These truffles are easy to make, and perfect with a shot of coffee after a good meal. Kids love getting involved in making sweets, so let them have a go. They may even want to make them as presents, which would be a bonus. Be sure to use the best chocolate you can afford - it makes all the difference.
Makes 20
240g best-quality dark chocolate, Valrhona 55% or 64% cocoa solids
150g whipping cream
2 tsp liquid glucose (available from most chemists) or golden syrup
34g unsalted butter at room temperature
Roughly chop the chocolate and put to one side in a large bowl. Place the glucose and cream into a pan, then heat gently. As soon as it simmers, pour over the chocolate. Stir until all the chocolate has melted. Beat the butter into the chocolate and cream, trying not to get any air into the mixture. Pour through a fine sieve into a clean, dry container and refrigerate until set (give it at least 2 hours).
Once set, use a small ice-cream scoop (roughly 2cm diameter) to create cherry tomato-sized truffles. Alternatively, use a teaspoon. Dust with cocoa before serving.
Chocolate truffles
Let the kids get their hands dirty in the kitchen rustling up chocolate truffles