Spiced Chocolate Truffles

12 oz. milk chocolate baking bars, divided

½ cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons canned pumpkin

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Dash ground cloves

Baking cocoa

Finely chop 10 oz. chocolate; place in a small bowl.  In a small heavy saucepan, combine cream, pumpkin and spices; heat just to a boil.  Pour over chocolate; let stand 5 minutes.  Whisk until smooth; cool slightly.  Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours.  Finely grate remaining chocolate; place in a microwave-safe bowl.  With hands dusted lightly with baking cocoa, shape mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in grated chocolate.  (Mixture will be soft).  

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