Chocolate Sundae Truffles ("Tartufo di Creme")

Name: Chocolate Sundae Truffles
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 ice cream balls; 250g semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, cut into small pieces; 16 tablespoons liqueur of your preference

1
8 ice cream balls
2
250g semi-sweet chocolate chips
3
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
4
16 tablespoons liqueur of your preference

Ingredients

1
8 ice cream balls
2
250g semi-sweet chocolate chips
3
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine, cut into small pieces
4
16 tablespoons liqueur of your preference

Directions

1
Place the ice cream balls in a baking dish and freeze until firm
2
Dissolve the chocolate in a double boiler with the butter or margarine, stirring constantly
3
Remove from heat and water, and stir until cooled
4
Cover the ice cream balls by spooning the chocolate mixture over each ball
5
Freeze until hard
6
To serve, place each ball on a serving plate
7
Warm a little liqueur, drizzle over the balls, and flambé if desired
8
Serves 8 people.