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Post by sistereurope on Dec 18, 2007 8:24:07 GMT -5
Yep, that's it - I should have broken the chocolate into smaller pieces (I used the big hunk of Trader Joe's chocolate). And I should have scooped out the ganache and then rolled, duh!
Next time I will do a better job...although they still tasted yummy.
T, you should be proud...the same 18 year old stepson was over last night and I asked him if he wanted some more truffles. He said "are you kidding? I'll take as many as you want to give me, they were SO good"...and then he proceeded to tell me that he really liked the citrus flavor, that maybe next time I could make them with orange, and that I should tell him when I'm going to make them so that he can (gulp!) come over and HELP ME!!!! This is a kid who has seen me baking for years and has never offered to lend a hand in the preparation (save for licking the bowl)...so kudos to you and your truffles!!! ;D
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Post by annettecinca on Dec 18, 2007 11:28:08 GMT -5
Hey, that's awesome, Sis! Sounds like a great kid
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Post by Truffaut on Dec 18, 2007 11:47:26 GMT -5
Sis, I'm so glad to help spread family harmony. I've made orange truffles before, using Cointreau, but that doesn't give the sharp citrus taste. In my lime truffles, I used orange flower honey, so there was another hint of citrus.
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Post by Happygoin on Dec 18, 2007 12:10:07 GMT -5
If you want to try orange truffles, go with the Cointreau (or Grand Marnier) but zest an orange (or two or three, depending on the size of your batch). Mince the zest and add it with the liqueur. My favorite truffle flavor
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Post by sistereurope on Dec 18, 2007 14:51:08 GMT -5
That all sounds delightful! I think I might just try this recipe, substituting orange for the lime. Of course, it will have to wait until I get back from Paris. Alas, I am not Annette (meaning I plan to stay outta the kitchen from this weekend on, unlike some enviably talented Our Paris posters who host dinner parties the day before they jet off to Paris! ;D)
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Post by annettecinca on Dec 18, 2007 17:29:32 GMT -5
Sis, I'm no Wonder Woman...just stupid!
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Post by sistereurope on Dec 19, 2007 9:51:19 GMT -5
Oh, no way Annette - you are are very own Julia!!! (only prettier
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