Name: Chocolate Truffles
Yield: Makes 30 to 36 truffles
Ingredients: 12 ounces good-quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate; 2/3 cup heavy cream or nondairy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar; 3 tablespoons finely chopped unsalted pistachios, almonds, or hazelnuts

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Chocolate TrufflesJohn Uher

People think of truffles as such a luxurious item, yet they couldn't be easier to make. Pop one in your mouth for a mid-afternoon snack or serve as a small delicious bite at the end of a large meal. There is so much buzz out there lately about the good effects of chocolate—hey, think of it as health food!

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