Chocolate Bourbon Truffles

Ingredients

• 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• Pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon bourbon
• 2/3 cup roasted hazelnuts (finely chopped)

Instructions

1. 1

   First, we need to warm up the heavy cream. You can pour it in a sauce pan and bring to a simmer or pour in a mixing bowl and microwave for about 30 second to a minute.

2. 2

   Put chocolate, butter, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl, pour the hot cream on top.

3. 3

   Let the hot cream sit in the chocolate for a minute before you mix it.

4. 4

   Then whisk it until chocolate is melted and smooth consistency.

5. 5

   Add your favorite Bourbon and whisk again.

6. 6

   Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until the ganache is set.

7. 7

   When set, scoop the ganache and roll it into balls. Then coat into chopped hazelnuts.

8. 8

   Place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to an hour before transferring to an air tight container.