Holiday Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time N/A
Serves 60
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- 1 can (300 mL) Original Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 cup (250 mL) chocolate hazelnut spread
- 8 squares (1 oz / 8 g each) semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely chopped or sliced roasted hazelnuts/filberts (optional)
- Optional Coatings:
- finely chopped roasted hazelnuts/filberts or other nuts, unsweetened cocoa powder, coloured decorating sugar, icing sugar or 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder mixed with 2 tbsp (30 mL) icing sugar
Directions
Step 1:
Heat sweetened condensed milk, chocolate hazelnut spread and semi-sweet chocolate in heavy bottom saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until chocolate is melted.
Step 2:
Remove from heat and stir in nuts, if desired. Chill until firm enough to handle, about 2-3 hours.
Step 3:
Shape into 1" (2.5 cm) balls (a melon baller is helpful). Roll in any of the coatings, and place on parchment lined cookie sheet. Chill again until firm.