Desserts

Dark Chocolate & Basil Truffles

Name: Dark Chocolate & Basil Truffles
Prep time: 25 s
Cook time: 3 s
Total time: 28 s
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 1/3 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels; 1 tablespoon sour cream; 1 teaspoon light corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons loosely packed fresh basil leaves (washed and patted dry)finely chopped; NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®

Level

Easy

Prep

25 min

Cook

3 min

Servings

18 servings (2 pieces per serving)

Try these delicious, dark truffles and you will taste a surprising hint of basil. A perfect pairing!

Key Ingredients

A package of dark chocolate morsels with a maroon label and a melty chocolate chip cookie.

Morsels and Baking Ingredients

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels

10 oz.

Morsels and Baking Ingredients

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Cocoa

8 oz.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 1/3 cups NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate Morsels
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1 tablespoon sour cream
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1 teaspoon light corn syrup
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 tablespoons loosely packed fresh basil leaves (washed and patted dry), finely chopped
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NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Baking Cocoa

Make It

Step 1

Line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.

Step 2

Heat cream to a gentle boil in small, heavy-duty saucepan. Remove from heat. Add chocolate. Stir until mixture is smooth and chocolate is melted. Add sour cream, corn syrup, vanilla extract and basil; stir to combine. Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.

Step 3

Drop chocolate mixture by rounded measuring teaspoon onto prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape or roll into balls. Dust truffles with cocoa.* Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Makes about 3 dozen truffles.