If you want to make people happy....

... learn how to cook.




Chocolate truffles are a good place to start.


Chocolate Truffles

8 oz. chocolate (minimum 50% cocoa solids)
2/3 cup heavy cream
unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

1. Finely chop chocolate.
   
2. Bring cream to a low boil in a small sauce pan and remove from heat.
   
3. Add the chocolate and whisk lightly until smooth, trying not in incorporate air bubbles.
   
4. Let stand at room temperature for about an hour, or until thick enough to hold a shape.
5. Spoon the mixture into a plastic sandwich bag. Cut about a quarter inch off the corner of the bag.
   
6. Line a try with parchment paper. Pipe into mounds about 3/4 inch high and 1 inch wide.
7. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
   
8. Toss the truffles in cocoa powder. A fork is the best tool for this.
   
9. Shake truffles in a sieve to remove excess cocoa powder, or don't.
10. Store in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before serving.