Truffles for Teacher
"Here's a sweet idea for an end-of-the-year teacher gift: homemade chocolate truffles. The classic hand-rolled confections are fun for kids to make, and we've come up with three recipe variations to choose from. As a bonus, our truffles are less fattening. Unlike traditional recipes that call for heavy cream, ours are made with soy milk. Homemade truffles offer endless flavoring possibilities. Try combining one of the custom coatings below with any of the truffle flavorings to create your own signature treat. Wrap up a sampler using one of our clever packaging ideas, and you've got a classy present that's sure to make the grade...."
INGREDIENTS
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BASE GANACHE
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1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
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1/3 cup vanilla soy milk
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ALMOND TRUFFLES
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Flavoring: 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract
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Coating: Finely chopped toasted almonds
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CHERRY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
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Flavoring: 1/2 cup dried tart cherries, coarsely chopped
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Coating: Unsweetened cocoa powder
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CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES
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Flavoring: 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
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Coating: Chocolate sprinkles
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CUSTOM TRUFFLE COATINGS
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Sweetened flaked coconut, minced
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Crushed cookies
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Finely chopped peanuts
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