Traditional-Ale Truffles

Directions

1. 1
   Put 1/4 cup of the ale and the sugar in a saucepan and stir over low heat until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. 2
   Add the remaining ale and warm until you can see the alcohols vapors being released from the surface.
3. 3
   The ale needs only to be warm enough to melt the chocolate overheating it will cook off the alcohol which is the natural preservative in this ganache.
4. 4
   Pour the ale into a blender and add the chocolate gradually on medium speed until smooth.
5. 5
   Cool for 30 minutes and pipe into shells, or leave to set in the fridge, then hand roll into truffles.
6. 6
   Use the tempered chocolate for coating.