Peanut Butter Truffles

Creamy, delicious and decadent – a perfect gift!

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Refrigeration time: 3 hours

Makes 45

Ingredients

225g 8oz  finely chopped milk chocolate
125ml whipping cream
175g 7oz smooth peanut butter
1 tsp 5ml vanilla
125g 4½ oz peanuts, preferably honey roasted

Method

1. Place chocolate and cream in a small saucepan set over low heat. Watching very carefully, stir continuously until chocolate is nearly melted. Remove from heat and whisk until completely melted. Whisk in peanut butter and vanilla. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until firm enough to form into balls, 21/2 to 3 hours.
2. Meanwhile, place peanuts in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Then place in a wide shallow dish (a pie plate would work well). Using your hands form mixture into 3/4-inch (2-cm) balls then roll in peanuts to cover. Refrigerate on a waxed paper lined tray until firm. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week or freeze.