Chocolate Zuccotto Cake Recipe
Does anyone know the recipe for chocolate truffles
Zuccotta Maggiano's?
I love chocolate truffles Zuccotta Italian restaurant Maggiano's. Does anyone know where I can find the recipe, because all I
can find are recipes with store-bought cake.
Never tried, but I think this will help you: Chocolate Truffles Recipe Print OptionsPrint (no photos) Print (with photos) Basic Ingredients 8 ounces truffle or chocolate candy bittersweet (high quality, 62% or higher cocoa), finely chopped into small pieces 1 / 2 cup heavy whipping cream teaspoon vanilla-flavored Optional mint leaves (1 bunch, stems, chopped, about 1 cup) cinnamon and cardamom (a cinnamon stick, cardamom pods 2) Amaretto (1-2 tablespoons) almond extract (1 teaspoon) coatings truffle cocoa powder, finely chopped finely chopped walnuts almonds Method 1 In one, heavy saucepan bring the heavy whipping cream simmer (this may take a while, be sure to stir and scrape the sides with a rubber spatula every few minutes.) If you are using one of the aromas recommended another stir in the cream (vanilla and ignore the next step.) If the addition of mint or other solids, after the cream boils, remove from heat and allow to drain for one hour. Then the solids away tension and return the cream to a simmer and continue with recipe 2. Place the chocolate in a bowl. Pour the cream over chocolate, add vanilla and let stand for several minutes and stir until smooth. (The base of chocolate, called ganache.) 3 Allow to cool, then place in the refrigerator for two hours. Remove and roll with a teaspoon of the ganache balls. Roll in your hands quickly (as it melts from the warmth of your hands) and place in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in refrigerator overnight. 4 Roll in cocoa powder or chopped nuts and serve, or replace it in the refrigerator until needed. Makes 30-40 truffles.