Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

  Desserts

These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below.

Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + chilling Cook: 5 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

Instructions

  • 1. 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.
  • 2. 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.

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