Double Chocolate Truffle Cups
Rich and chocolatey–these elegant truffle cups will be the hit of your Christmas dessert tray.
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Ingredients
Crust
1 1
2 cups all-purpose flour1
2 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda
1
2 teaspoon salt1
2 cup sugar1
2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1 Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter, melted, cooled
2 cup1 (1-ounce) square unsweetened baking chocolate, melted, cooled
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Filling
4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1 Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
3 cup1 1 Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter
2 teaspoonsTopping
36 purchased chocolate truffles
Decorator sprinkles, if desired
How to make
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STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Place foil or paper baking cups into mini muffin pan cups; set aside.
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STEP 2
Stir together flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in bowl; set aside.
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STEP 3
Beat all remaining crust ingredients in bowl at medium speed until well mixed. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed after each addition.
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STEP 4
Shape dough into 36 (1 1/4-inch) balls; place into prepared pans. Press dough evenly onto bottom and up sides, forming cup. Bake 5-6 minutes or until centers begin to set. Let stand in pan 10 minutes. Remove to cooling rack. Cool completely. Remove foil or paper, if desired.
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STEP 5
Place dark chocolate in bowl. Combine whipping cream and 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in saucepan; cook over medium-low heat until edges of cream begin to bubble. Immediately pour over chocolate. Let stand 2-3 minutes; stir until smooth.
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STEP 6
Spoon 1 teaspoon filling into each crust. Place truffle onto filling, pressing down slightly.
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STEP 7
Top truffles with remaining warm filling. Decorate with sprinkles, if desired.
Tip #1
- A tart tamper will make quick work when forming cups. It can be purchased at baking and cooking stores.
Tip #2
Variation: Hazelnut Chocolate Truffle Cups. Omit filling. Prepare and bake cups as directed above. Spoon 1 teaspoon hazelnut spread into each cup; top with 1 chocolate-covered hazelnut candy.
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