Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

1 C peanut butter chips
3/4 C butter
1/2 cup cocoa
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
Coatings: crushed graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar or crushed nuts

Makes about 3 dozen truffles

In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with butter. Stir in cocoa
until smooth. Add condensed milk and vanilla. Cook and stir until thickened
and well blended, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Chill until firm enough
to handle. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in desired coating. Chill until
firm. Store, covered in refrigerator.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

1/4 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon pure orange extract
1-1/4 cups confectioner's sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped lightly salted cocktail peanuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted

Cream together the butter, peanut butter, vanilla and orange extracts in
bowl, mixing until smooth. Add sugar, blending well. Stir in peanuts. Roll
into walnut-size balls.

Roll or dip each ball in melted chocolate, coating well. Place on wax paper.
Chill at least 30 minutes. Store in covered container in refrigerator.
Enjoy
Bob

"SC" > wrote in message
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> I am trying to get some interesting truffle ideas for Valentines Day.
> I'd love to try a peanut butter Milk or white chocolate truffle.
>
> I know the easiest way would be to melt peanut butter chips with the
> chocolate with hot cream to make a ganache. But, I somehow think real
> peanut butter will taste a lot better (and have a much better mouth
> feel) than the chips.
>
> I am thinking I can chop the chocolate fine in a food processor, add
> the PB and then blend as I pour in the hot cream. This should get
> everything well mixed and emulsified.
>
> What does everyone think? Has anyone tried this before?
>
> I also hope the filling is soft and creamy but firm enough to either
> dip or mold with a chocolate coating. I suppose that only takes
> getting it nice and firm within the fridge before coating, etc.
> Thanks,
>
> SC
>
>