Chocolate Bonbons

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Who says it's hard to hand-make your own chocolate treats? This recipe shows you how to easily create decadent chocolate truffles.

Note: Allow 2 hours for ganache to set into balls.

Courtesy of the Bonnie Gordon College of Confectionary Arts

Preparation time: 135 minutes
Cooking time: 7 minutes
Yield: Yield approx. 40 pieces

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, heat cream, hazelnut paste, butter, honey and liquor to 65ºC (about 7 minutes).
Place chocolate in a food processor or bowl and pour cream mixture over chocolate. Allow to sit for a few seconds, then mix in food processor or stir with a whisk until smooth.
Transfer ganache into a bowl (is using the food processor) and Saran wrap in contact until set. Scoop mixture into balls and allow to firm up for at least 2 hours.
Using gloves, roll balls using finger tips to even out the shape.
Dip each truffle into tempered chocolate, then roll chocolate in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, shredded coconut or icing sugar.

Tip: Because of their high fat content, truffles will melt in your hands when you are rolling them. Make sure you work quickly and don't over roll. Use your finger tips and when washing your hands, rinse them with cold water. **If preferred, you can omit dipping in chocolate and troll truffles after shaping in cocoa powder.