Dark chocolate cabernet truffles are a delectable treat that combines the rich and luxurious flavors of dark chocolate and cabernet wine. These truffles are perfect for a special occasion or as a gift for a loved one. The combination of the two flavors creates a complex and sophisticated flavor profile that is sure to impress your taste buds. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious truffles at home. In this article, we will provide you with a recipe and tips for making the best dark chocolate cabernet truffles.
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DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories dessert
Time 3h40m
Yield 15 to 20 candies, depending on size
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring the cream just to a simmer over medium-low to low heat. Pour the cream over the chocolate in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand about 10 minutes to melt the chocolate.
- Add the vanilla and stir until smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Then beat the chocolate at medium speed, using an electric mixer, until it is thick and light colored. If the chocolate has cooled enough, it will be ready to form truffles right away. If the chocolate is still too soft to hold its shape when rolled in a ball, spread over the bottom of a baking dish and smooth the top. Refrigerate until firmed, but still scoopable, up to 2 hours.
- Pour the cocoa powder onto a deep plate or shallow bowl. Use a melon baller or small ice cream scoop to scoop out balls of chocolate and gently roll into a ball. Place them on the plate with the cocoa powder and roll between 2 forks to completely coat with the cocoa powder. Then use the forks to carefully transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment or waxed paper.
- If making the truffles a day or two ahead of time, let them stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.
SALTED DARK CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CARAMEL TRUFFLES
Dark chocolate, hazelnut, and caramel were just made to be eaten together. How can you resist the indulgent blend of sweet, nutty, with a dash of salt? It's perfect. They can be made up to a week before you want them, just cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
Provided by MariaTheSoaper
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Truffle Recipes
Time 12h40m
Yield 28
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat hazelnut spread in metal bowl over saucepan of gently simmering water and stir until hazelnut spread is warm, smooth, and easily stirred, about 5 minutes. Remove bowl from heat.
- Dissolve sugar in water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Brush sides of pan with a moistened pastry brush occasionally as sugar mixture cooks. Increase heat to medium-high and bring syrup to a boil and cook until syrup is a deep amber color, brushing down sides and swirling saucepan occasionally to prevent scorching, about 4 minutes.
- Pour cream into the syrup while stirring. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring continually, until you have a smooth caramel, 5 to 10 minutes; gently stir into the melted hazelnut spread with 1/4 teaspoon sea salt.
- Refrigerate caramel mixture until firm, at least 3 hours.
- Spread cocoa powder into the bottom of a wide, shallow bowl.
- Scoop caramel mixture with a melon baller into 1 tablespoon portions; roll in the cocoa powder to coat; arrange onto a baking sheet.
- Cover truffle balls with plastic wrap and chill overnight or 8 hours.
- Line a 13x9x2-inch baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Heat chopped chocolate in a metal bowl set over a saucepan of gently simmering water, stirring frequently until chocolate is melted and smooth and the chocolate reaches a temperature of 115 degrees F (46 degrees c). Remove bowl from over water.
- Working quickly, submerge each truffle ball in the melted chocolate. Lift truffles from chocolate with a fork and tap fork against side of bowl to remove excess coating. Transfer truffle to foil-lined pan to cool. Repeat with remaining truffle balls.
- Sprinkle finished truffles lightly with 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt before the chocolate hardens. Let stand until coating sets completely, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 218.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
TWILIGHT DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
My Dad made this recipe up one evening to surprise my Mom. They are huge fans of dark chocolate. Add any extra little add-ins that you want! (e.g. coffee grounds, mint extract, cinnamon, white chocolate coating, etc.) Deliciously dark and fudgy! Enjoy with family on holidays, or just any time you have a major dark chocolate craving! Rolling in coating of choice before refrigerating, if desired.
Provided by Mykaela
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes Dark Chocolate
Time 1h35m
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the heavy cream, butter, baking chocolate, chocolate chips, and espresso powder in a saucepan over medium heat; stirring constantly, cook until the chocolate has melted into a smooth and thick mixture. Remove from heat. Pour into a bowl and chill in refrigerator until the mixture hardens, about 1 hour
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Scoop small balls of the chocolate mixture onto the waxed paper. Store in refrigerator until the balls harden completely. Store in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 8.6 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 6.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Steps:
- Place 8 ounces semisweet chocolate and the unsweetened chocolate in a 4-quart bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a 1 1/2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Pour the boiling cream over the chocolate. Allow to stand for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth (now you have ganache). Refrigerate the ganache for 1 hour until firm but not hard.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a tablespoon of ganache for each truffle (approximately 3/4 ounce), portion 24 truffles, evenly space onto the parchment lined baking sheet. Refrigerate the ganache portions for 15 minutes (so the ganache will be firm enough to roll into truffles). When the ganache is firm enough to handle, remove from the refrigerator and individually roll each portion of ganache in your palms, in a gentle circular motion, using just enough pressure to form smooth rounds. Roll 16 of the rounds in 2 tablespoons cocoa and separately roll 8 in the confectioners sugar until completely covered. Store the truffles in a tightly sealed plastic container, in the refrigerator. Remove about 1 hour before serving.
3-INGREDIENT DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: dark chocolate, greek yogurt, cocoa powder, sprinkles, chopped nut, shredded coconut
Provided by Mercedes Sandoval
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Chop dark chocolate into a bowl. Microwave in 15-second intervals, until fully melted.
- Slowly fold in Greek yogurt until thoroughly combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes, until mixture is solid but still formable.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture and use palms to form and roll into balls.
- Roll truffles into your favorite toppings. For sprinkles, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut: first dip truffles into melted chocolate for best results.*
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 16 grams
DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
These rich dark chocolate truffles are as good as anything you'd get from a chocolatier. Even more amazing? They're vegan.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 28
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat chocolate, oil, and 3 tablespoons water in a double boiler, stirring, until just melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt.
- Transfer to an 8-inch baking dish and refrigerate until mixture is set but still pliable, about 2 hours.
- Using a 1-inch scoop or melon baller, scoop out chocolate mixture and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Coat hands in cocoa and roll chocolate into balls. Refrigerate on parchment-lined baking sheet 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 33 g
DARK CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES
The most incredible minty chocolate truffle! Soft, rich, and delicious! Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Provided by MELISS142
Categories Truffles
Time 2h45m
Yield 42
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Put entire bag of cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to a fine crumb consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add cream cheese and mix until well combined. Roll into 1-inch balls. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir, then repeat in 1-minute increments until melted and smooth. Mix in peppermint extract.
- Drop chilled balls in the chocolate to coat, let any excess drip off, and place on waxed paper. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over wet chocolate. Return to the refrigerator until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 5.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 66.5 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
DARK CHOCOLATE RED WINE TRUFFLES
PURE HEAVEN. That's all you really need to know. I suggest using a metal cookie scoop to form the truffles. I tried a melon baller, tablespoon, and plastic cookie scoop and they were all somewhat difficult to use. Coat your hands in the cocoa powder before hand rolling the truffles. I suggest making these at least a day before eating so that the wine flavor intensifies. Best consumed on day three for maximum wine flavor. You should be able to keep them for a week but they never last that long!
Provided by Pomtini
Categories Candy
Time 4h20m
Yield 30 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Coarsley chop chocolate and place into a medium sized bowl.
- Bring cream to a simmer, add butter and stir until melted.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate. Stir with a spatula until the chocolate is melted.
- Add the red wine and stir until wine is incorporated.
- Pour into an 8x8 baking dish and refridgerate for at least 4 hours
- Use a metal cookie scoop to scoop out a truffle. Coat your hands in cocoa powder and gently roll the chocolate until it forms a ball. Roll in cocoa to coat.
- Keep refridgerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 2, Carbohydrate 0.2, Protein 0.1
Tips:
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor. A chocolate with a cocoa content of 70% or higher is ideal.
- Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped before adding it to the cream. This will help it melt smoothly and evenly.
- Don't overcook the cream. Bring it just to a simmer, then remove it from the heat.
- Let the ganache cool completely before adding the wine. This will help to prevent the wine from curdling the ganache.
- Use a good quality Cabernet Sauvignon for the best flavor. A wine with a fruity, full-bodied flavor is ideal.
- If you don't have any Cabernet Sauvignon, you can use another red wine, such as Merlot or Pinot Noir.
- Be careful not to over-roll the truffles. A light touch is best.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Conclusion:
These dark chocolate Cabernet truffles are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and subtle hint of wine, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give these truffles a try. You won't be disappointed!
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