Chocolate Truffle Christmas Tree

Here are the ingredients you need

• 400g dark chocolate for melting
• 250ml whipping cream
• A splash of liqueur (optional)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder

Here are the ingredients you need

• Chocolate sponge cake
• 250g mascarpone cheese
• A splash of liqueur (optional)

Method

1. 1Melt the chocolate chips together with the cream in the microwave.
2. 2Mix well and stir in Baileys to taste.
3. 3Pour the mixture onto a tray and chill in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up.
4. 4Meanwhile, mix the mascarpone cheese with a splash of Baileys and spread it between the layers of sponge cake.
5. 5Trim the sponge cake to cut out a Christmas tree shape.
6. 6Once the truffle mixture has set enough, scoop and roll it into little balls.
7. 7Coat the truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder and press them gently into the sponge cake.
8. 8Dust with a little extra cocoa or powdered sweetness to look like fresh snow.
9. 9Decorate with a few candied cherries and mini chocolates.
10. 10Done! Our CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHRISTMAS TREE is ready to celebrate.