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Milk Chocolate-Gingerbread Truffles
Yield: about 40 truffles
Active Time: 30 minutes
Start to Finish: 2 hours
For this recipe you’ll need:
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
12 1/2 ounces milk chocolate
1 cup finely processed gingersnap crumbs for rolling
In a saucepan, measure together the cream, molasses, ginger, salt and vanilla bean paste. Whisk to combine.
Set over medium-low heat, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Turn off the heat, and add the chocolate to the pan. Whisk until melted.
Pour the ganache into a shallow dish, and allow to sit at room temperature until fully set, 1 to 2 hours. Note: You may need to refrigerate the truffle mixture to help it set.
Use a small scoop to portion the ganache, and quickly roll between your hands into balls. (Wearing gloves will help protect the ganache from the heat of your hands, and also keep your hands clean!)
Place the gingersnap crumbs in a small bowl, and roll the truffles to coat.
Place on a parchment-lined sheet tray and keep chilled until served.