Milk Chocolate Truffles

Directions

1. Microwave chocolate at half power to heat completely, stirring a few times to ensure even melting, 2 to 3 min.
2. Heat cream in saucepan over medium-low heat just to a simmer, but not boiling, 3 to 4 min. Pour over melted chocolate and stir from center to mix proportionately. Add in butter and zest and stir till thoroughly combined.
3. Cover and chill 3 hrs. This will allow any remaining air bubbles to work their way out.
4. Using small ice cream scoop or possibly Tbsp., scoop truffle mix and form into round balls using your hands; work quickly, because the chocolate will begin to heat as it warms. (Latex gloves are recommended.) Roll each truffle in cocoa pwdr and store in refrigerator till serving.
5. This recipe yields 54 truffles.