Sometimes I cant focus on one thing at a time for the life of me. There are usually a million thoughts running through my mind, but right now I am going to take all the time in the world to tell you all about how to make this homemade Dark Chocolate Truffles recipe. These are truly the BEST chocolate truffles and they are so silky and smooth and EASY to make! You only need 2 ingredients to make them, so what are you waiting for?
What do I do if my ganache separates?
It can happen to the best of us. Maybe the cream was too hot or the chocolate ratio was off, or maybe you stirred too vigorously or too much… Sometimes ganache splits. When this happens, add a little bit of cold cream (maybe half a teaspoon at a time) and stir again until it becomes glossy. This will help pull the cocoa solids back into the liquid phase and re-emulsify the mixture.
Choose which variation of chocolate ganache you’d like to make for your homemade truffles (dark, milk or white) and place the suggested amount of discs in a non-reactive bowl and set aside. In a sauce pan over high heat, bring cream to a boil then immediately pour over the chocolate. Cover for 2 minutes to let the chocolate melt and then stir smooth. Mix in softened butter. Set aside and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. While filling is cooling, make the Tempered Dark Chocolate Shell.
Chocolate is now tempered and ready to use. If the chocolate hardens and needs to be remelted, or gets above 91 degrees, you must re-temper it.
Pour tempered chocolate into your candy mold. Be sure to tap out all the air bubbles and scrape off the excess chocolate using an off-set spatula. Allow chocolate to set up slightly, just to form a shell in the candy mold. Tip the mold over and pour out the majority of the chocolate and scrape the mold clean. (You should be left with a shell that has an empty cavity.)
Each week in the Jordan kitchen, decadent homemade truffles are prepared for our overnight guests. With a few essential tools, tips and ingredients found in this chocolate truffles recipe, you’ll find that making these elegant chocolates, filled with white, dark and milk chocolate ganache, is easy to do at home. Enjoy after dinner with a glass of silky Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon.
For the dark chocolate shell, gently heat 2/3 of a pound of chocolate (chopped or discs/pieces) over a double boiler, stirring constantly until melted. Chocolate will be melted at 120 degrees. Be careful that no steam or water gets into the chocolate as it is being melted. Cool the chocolate by adding fresh chocolate pieces and constant agitation, or stirring, until it reaches about 84 degrees. Quickly return your bowl to the heat and increase the temperature of the chocolate to 88-89 degrees, stirring constantly.
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How are French truffles made?
French truffles are made with fresh cream and chocolate. When the chocolate is set, the truffles are rolled in nut or cocoa powder. To make Swiss truffles, melted chocolate is combined with a combination of boiling butter and cream. The truffles are poured into molds to set, then rolled in nut or cocoa powder.
Can truffle oil be used in dishes with strong flavors?
It will go well with rich, creamy sauces made with cheese and ham. Olive oil used in trifle oil can help lower LDL cholesterol, so it would also be a good combination from a health point of view when eating strong-flavored food.
How do you make a chocolate truffle filling?
This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream.
What can you make with a truffle?
Best of all, once you master the truffle, you can play with all sorts of delicious flavor combinations. From the classic milk chocolate to sophisticated coffee, tea, and champagne-infused versions—and even holiday treats made with candy canes and eggnog—you’re sure to find a truffle recipe here to love.