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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cut into pieces and softened
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam seedless red
  • 2 tablespoons chambord
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted

Method

  • In a saucepan bring cream just to a boil over medium heat.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the chocolate. Stir the mixture until chocolate is melted completely and mixture is smooth.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly and then add butter, bit by bit, stirring until smooth.
  • Stir in the jam, the Chambord and a pinch of salt.
  • Transfer mixture to bowl. Chill, covered, for 4 hours or until firm.
  • Make teaspoon sized balls out of the mixture and roll in the cocoa powder.
  • Chill truffles on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for 1 hour or until they are firm.