Ingredients for Hidden Treasure Truffles
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate Covered Caramel Candies
- Milk Chocolate
- 1 tablespoon shortening
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How to Make Hidden Treasure Truffles
- Melt 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk over low heat in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring constantly until smooth and creamy.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- While the chocolate mixture chills, prepare your caramel centers. Use about 1 cup of store-bought or homemade caramels, cut into small pieces (about 1/2 inch in size). If using store-bought caramels, unwrap each individually and set aside. If making homemade caramel, ensure they have fully cooled and set before moving on to this stage. Use any chocolate you like to cover your caramel centers, but make sure that it is in a solid state before you create your truffles. Using about 1 cup of your chocolate, dip the prepared caramels to fully coat each individually. Allow the chocolate to set completely before continuing.
- Once the chocolate mixture is firm, roll it into small balls (approximately 1 inch in diameter) around the chocolate-covered caramels.
- Chill the truffle balls for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Melt 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of shortening in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Gently shake off any excess chocolate.
- Place the coated truffles on a waxed paper-lined tray.
- Immediately after dipping, sprinkle some truffles with your choice of chopped nuts (optional).
- Let the truffles stand or refrigerate for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- If desired, drizzle some truffles with additional melted chocolate using a spoon or piping bag for decoration.
- Store loosely covered in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
38g
Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
