Name: Meyer Lemon and Thyme Truffles
Yield: Makes about 30 truffles
Ingredients: bittersweet chocolate truffle base; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves; 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice; 1 teaspoon finely chopped Meyer lemon peel (yellow part only); cocoa nibs*; *Bits of roasted shelled cocoa bits; available at specialty foods stores and at chefshop.com.

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Meyer Lemon and Thyme TrufflesScott Peterson

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about 30 truffles

Ingredients

bittersweet chocolate truffle base

1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

1 1/2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice

1 teaspoon finely chopped Meyer lemon peel (yellow part only)

cocoa nibs*

*Bits of roasted shelled cocoa bits; available at specialty foods stores and at chefshop.com.

Preparation

Follow recipe for bittersweet chocolate truffle base , adding fresh thyme leaves to simmering cream. Remove from heat and let steep 20 minutes (do not strain). Stir in lemon juice and peel. Mix into melted chocolate. Chill truffle base and form truffles. Drop each freshly coated truffle (or just–formed, uncoated truffle) into bowl of cocoa nibs and turn to coat.

TagsCandy Dessert Meyer Lemon Lemon Citrus Fruit Thyme Herbs & Spices Nut Free Gluten Free Easy Christmas Bon Appétit

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