Do you have a fool proof truffle recipe?

I want to make truffles to take to my boyfriend's parents on Thanksgiving, but I've never made them before. I saw this one that was basically oreos and cream cheese dipped in chocolate, but is there anything else? I'd give it a try this weekend, then make the real batch on Wednesday afternoon. They have to travel for 3 hours Wednesday night, but I could always bring a cooler. Oh, I'm only 19 so nothing with Brandy please. I've looked up some, but I was wondering if you guys have tried any personally.Do you have a fool proof truffle recipe?
These look complicated - but really they are not. These are real French truffles too...





20 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces (or semisweet chocolate chips)


2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened


1 cup heavy cream





MAKE THE FILLING: Place 8 ounces of the chocolate pieces and the butter in a large bowl. In a small saucepan over low heat, bring the cream to a simmer. Remove from heat and pour half the cream into the bowl.


As the chocolate melts, slowly whisk the mixture together until smooth. Then gradually add the remaining cream until it's completely incorporated and the ganache is thick and shiny.


FORM THE TRUFFLES: Pour the ganache into a 2-inch-deep baking pan, spread evenly, and place in the freezer for 30 minutes or until set (it should have the consistency of fudge). Using a melon baller or a small spoon, form rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Let the truffles harden in the freezer for about 15 minutes. After removing from the freezer, roll truffles between your hands into marble-size spheres, squeezing slightly (try to do this quickly, otherwise they'll become too soft). You can now dust the truffles with cocoa and serve them as is, but they'll hold their shape better if you coat them with chocolate first.


MAKE THE COATING: Let the truffles rest in the freezer while you make the chocolate glaze. Place the remaining chocolate pieces in a large bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and stir occasionally, until the chocolate is completely melted. Remove from heat and let cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate starts to set at the edge of the bowl. Drop the truffles into the melted chocolate and retrieve them with a fork, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off. Garnish immediately or leave the truffles plain and proceed to step 5.


GARNISH: For a nut garnish, roll the freshly coated truffles in a shallow dish of chopped nuts. For a sugar or cocoa garnish, set the freshly coated truffles on a plate and sift the garnish over them. Turn the truffles and sift again to cover completely.


STORAGE: Place the truffles on the lined baking sheet and allow them to set in the refrigerator for 5 minutes. Truffles will keep for about 2 weeks, chilled or at room temperature, when stored in a tightly sealed container.








Yield: Makes 35 to 45 truffles


Do you have a fool proof truffle recipe?
I make the oreo ones because they're easiest. You could always use mint oreos dipped in white chocolate and laced with dark chocolate as a contrast.





EDIT: Michelle's recipe looks great! I can't have them though, way too much milk for me (mine have too much milk too).