Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

Name: Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: about 4 dozen
Ingredients: 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided; 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese; 1-3/4 cups pistachios, chopped

Total Time Prep: 45 min. + chilling Cook: 5 min.

Yield about 4 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland

Ingredients

12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, divided
4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
1-3/4 cups pistachios, chopped

Directions

In a small heavy saucepan, combine 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, the dark chocolate, cream and cheese. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm.
In a microwave, melt remaining semisweet chocolate; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Roll in pistachios. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 103 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland

Recipe Creator