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CHAMPAGNE TRUFFLES

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Serving Size : 25 Preparation Time :1:00
Categories : 0-5G Low Carb Confectionary-Truffles-Balls


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 oz semisweet chocolate -- 180gcoarsely chopped
1/4 cup butter
cut into small pieces
3 tbsp whipping cream
1 egg yolk -- beaten
3 tbsp champagne -- or whipping cream
unsweetened cocoa powder
sifted powdered splenda
edible luster dust
coconut shreds

COMBINE semisweet chocolate, butter, and 3 tablespoons whipping cream in a heavy medium saucepan. Cook and stir constantly over low heat till chocolate is melted. Gradually stir about half of the hot mixture into the egg yolk; return entire mixture to the saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
REMOVE from heat. Stir in champagne or3 tablespoons whipping cream. Transfer truffle mixture to a small bowl; chill about 1 hour or till completely cool and smooth, stirring occasionally.

BEAT cooled truffle mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed about 1 minute or till color lightens and mixture is slightly fluffy. Chill about 30 minutes more or till mixture holds its shape. Scrape a small ice cream scoop, melon baller, or spoon across the surface of the cold truffle mixture, forming 1-inch balls. Place balls on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate till firm.

ROLL balls in cocoa powder and powdered splenda.
Makes about 25.

Select the best imported chocolate for these special-occasion truffles. You may substitute any flavored liqueur for the champagne.

Prep: 1 hour Chilling: 3 or more hours Make-Ahead Tip: Refrigerate truffles tightly covered up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition facts per truffle: 62 calories, 5 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 g dietary fiber, 1 g protein.

Source:
"Holiday Cooking, Better Homes & Garden's Special Publication 12/99"


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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 59 Calories; 5g Fat (68.5% calories from fat); trace Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber; 16mg Cholesterol; 20mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : The AUSSIE Low Carb Gourmet Tony Blakemore 2002
e-mail Tony @carb-lite.au.com
web site www.carb-lite.au.com
Over 5,000 Low Carb, LC Diabetic, LC Kosher Recipes
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