Chocolate Truffles

from ButterYum

makes approximately 32 truffles (1 tablespoon)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces high quality chocolate, chopped

• 8 ounces heavy cream

• various toppings

Directions

1. Place chocolate in a heat-safe bowl.

2. In a heavy bottom saucepan , slowly heat cream until just before it boils.

3. Pour hot cream over chocolate; rest several minutes.

4. Whisk chocolate and cream together until completely incorporated; chill uncovered for several hours (or cover with a clean tea towel - do not cover with plastic).

5. Scoop chilled truffle mixture into desired portion size and roll into balls; immediately coat with toppings of your choice. Chill before serving.