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Meyer Lemon and Thyme Truffles

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Meyer Lemon and Thyme Truffles

Meyer Lemon and Thyme Truffles

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Equipment

  • Mixer Stand Mixer (Stand Mixer with Paddle Attachment) - Used for mixing ingredients thoroughly, features variable speed controls, bowl capacity, and multiple attachments.

  • High-Speed Blender - Ideal for pureeing fruits to make a Meyer lemon sauce or incorporating smooth fruit components into recipes.

  • Digital Scale - Ensures precision in measuring ingredients for the right balance and texture in truffles.

  • Silicone Baking Mat - Great for nonstick baking, useful when rolling out and cutting dough for truffles.

  • Pastry Bag (with Adjustable Tip) - Essential for decorating truffles with a perfect finish.

  • Springform Pan - Useful for baking larger desserts that could complement Meyer Lemon and Thyme Truffles.

  • Digital Food Processor - Versatile tool used in making dough or purees, helpful in preparing components for truffle recipes.

  • Candy Thermometer - Can be useful when working with sugar or other ingredients to achieve the perfect temperature.

  • Silicone Ice Cube Trays - Perfect for creating small ice cubes that can chill and shape truffle components without diluting their flavor.

  • Parchment Paper Sheets - Used to line baking sheets when rolling out and cutting truffles or other confectionery items.

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.

Instructions

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Instruction 1

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.
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