Chocolate and Champagne New Year Truffles

Ring in the New Year with Chocolate and Champagne. These delectable truffles are easy to make, no baking involved. Chocolate lovers just have to greet the new year with chocolate!

Happy New Year!  Enjoy! 

"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves." ~Bill Vaughan

Truffles rolled in cocoa powder coating.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
• 1/4 cup champagne or sparkling wine 
• Topping: Use any of the following: cocoa powder, sugar sprinkles, confectioner's sugar, or finely chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Place chopped pieces of chocolate and honey or agave nectar (I prefer agave nectar) in a heatproof mixing bowl.
2. Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small saucepan and immediately pour the cream into the bowl with the chocolate and honey or agave nectar.
3. Stir until all the chocolate has melted. Add the champagne and blend into a smooth mixture.
4. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for at least one hour until the chocolate mixture is firm enough to roll into balls.
5. Using a melon spoon or small ice cream scoop form into 1-inch truffle balls.
6. Roll each truffle in the topping of your choice.
7. Transfer to a serving plate lined with parchment paper or waxed paper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving (this will help the topping adhere to the truffle).
8. Can be stored up to 3 days covered in the refrigerator. 
9. Makes about 3 dozen truffles. Enjoy!

A New Year's Toast to all my blog friends!

"New Year's Day...Now is the accepted time to make your regular annual good resolutions. Next week you can begin paving hell with them as usual." ~Mark Twain

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