Square Ginger Truffles

"Make sure to keep these truffles in the refrigerator."
 
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Ready In:
2hrs 20mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
36 pieces
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ingredients

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directions

  • Line an 8-in. square baking pan with nonstick foil, letting foil extend about pan on 2 sides.
  • Stir chocolate and cream in a small saucepan over low heat, or in a microwave on high, stirring at 10-second intervals, until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in ginger, cognac and vanilla until blended. Pour into prepared pan spread evenly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until set.
  • Lift foil from pan. Remove from foil to a cutting board. Cut with a sharp knife in 6 rows lengthwise and 6 crosswise. Sift cocoa or confectioners' sugar over tops, or dip in chocolate coating.
  • VARIATION: Orange-Hazelnut Truffles: Prepare through step 2. In step 3, omit ginger, cognac and vanilla; stir in 2 Tbsp orange liqueur and 1 Tbsp grated orange zest. Proceed as directed. Coat truffles with melted chocolate; sprinkle with chopped toasted hazelnuts.
  • VARIATION: Mocha Truffles: Stir 1 Tbsp instant coffee granules into the heavy cream. Prepare through step 2. In step 3, omit ginger, cognac and vanilla; stir in 2 Tbsp coffee liqueur. Proceed as directed. Sift cocoa powder on top.

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I'm a happily married mother of two and I own a jewelry and accessory business. My husband and I were vegan for six years, we now eat poultry and fish. My husband is a personal trainer and competitive bodybuilder, so it's very important that we eat healthy... too bad I have such a sweet-tooth!
 
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