2. Soon the chocolate and cream will come together and have a homogeneous texture. This chocolate-cream mixture is called "ganache." In addition to making truffles, ganache can be used to frost cakes or glaze baked goods. Once your mixture is smooth, add the vanilla and stir until it is well-combined, but do not stir too vigorously or you will incorporate air bubbles.
How to Make Truffles
By Elizabeth LaBau, About.com Guide
1. Using a whisk, gently stir to incorporate the cream and chocolate. At first the mixture will look muddy and messy, but continue to whisk smoothly.
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- Assemble Your Ingredients
- Chop the Chocolate
- Simmer the Cream
- Pour the Cream on the Chocolate
- Whisk the Chocolate
- Cover and Chill the Ganache
- Scoop Out Balls of Ganache
- Roll the Truffles by Hand
- Finishing Touches
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