Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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Few treats feel quite as luxurious as homemade Brandied Chocolate Truffles.

Rich, velvety, and unapologetically indulgent, these little bites are the perfect blend of deep chocolate flavour and warming brandy notes.

Chocolate truffles with a surprise raspberry center to melt even the most unromantic of hearts.

Recipe and image courtesy of Seasonal Berries.

Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe:

Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe.

At the heart of each truffle is a smooth, melt-in-the-mouth ganache made from quality chocolate, gently infused with brandy for a subtle kick.

The alcohol enhances the chocolate rather than overpowering it, adding depth and warmth that lingers on the palate.

Rolled in cocoa powder, nuts, or a delicate coating of chocolate, each truffle offers a beautifully balanced contrast of textures.

Makes 24

Preparation time: 45 minutes | Chilling time: 4½ – 5 hours

Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 150ml (1/4 pint) double cream
• 200g (7oz) dark chocolate, broken into pieces
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar
• 3 tablespoons brandy, cherry brandy or kirsch
• 24 raspberries about 100g (4oz) fresh raspberries
• Little sifted cocoa powder for shaping

To Finish:

• 200g (7oz) dark chocolate, broken into pieces
• Tiny pieces of crystallised rose petals or pink edible glitter flakes
• Petite four cases, a pretty box, tissue paper and fine ribbon for wrapping.

To Make The Truffles:

Make The Truffles:

1. Pour the cream into a small saucepan, bring just to the boil then take off the heat and add the chocolate pieces.
2. Set aside for 5 minutes or so until the chocolate has melted.
3. Add the sugar and brandy or kirsch and stir until smooth.
4. Leave to cool then transfer to the fridge for about 3 hours until firm.
5. Scoop teaspoons of the truffle mixture on to baking sheet and continue until you have 24 mounds, all about the same size.
6. Make a dip in the centre of each, add a raspberry then press the truffle mixture around the raspberry to enclose it completely.
7. Next roll them between two hands dusted with sifted cocoa powder to get an even round shape.
8. Return the truffles to the fridge to chill for 1 hour or so until firm.

How To Decorate:

To Decorate:

1. Add the dark chocolate pieces to a bowl and set this over a saucepan of very gently simmering water so that the bowl stands above the top of the pan and the base of the bowl is not touching the water.
2. Heat for about 5 minutes until the chocolate has just melted.
3. Take the bowl off the pan then slide the prongs of a fork under one of the truffles, and hold this over the melted chocolate.
4. Using a teaspoon, spoon a little of the melted chocolate over the top to cover completely.
5. Slide off the fork on to a baking sheet lined with non-stick baking paper.
6. Continue until all the truffles have been coated, and sprinkle with tiny pieces of crystallised rose petals or glitter flakes.
7. Chill for about 30 minutes or until firm, then transfer the truffles to petit four cases and pack into a box lined with tissue paper or non-stick baking paper.
8. Add the lid and tie with ribbon.
9. Keep in the fridge and eat within 3 days.

White Chocolate And Blueberry Truffles:

White Chocolate And Blueberry Truffles.

A touch of luxury. Make in just the same way as the dark chocolate and raspberry truffles.

Makes 30 | Preparation time: 45 minutes | Chilling time: 4-5 hours

Make As Above With:

• 150ml (¼ pint) double cream
• 200g (7oz) good quality white chocolate instead of the dark chocolate
• 3 tablespoons Cointreau or Grand Marnier.

Method:

1. There is no need to add sugar as white chocolate is sweeter.
2. Chill the truffle mix until firm – this may take longer than dark chocolate truffles, and if still a little soft after 3 hours just whisk the mixture briefly to thicken.
3. Divide the cooled truffle mixture around 100g (4oz) large blueberries instead of the raspberries, dusting hands with icing sugar.
4. Chill well then coat in 200g (7oz) melted white chocolate and decorate with tiny pieces of crystallised violet petals or edible sugar glitter.
5. For a speedier decoration simply roll the shaped truffles in grated white chocolate.
6. Chill once more until firm and arrange in petit four cases in a tissue lined box for your Valentine.

Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe. Recipe and photo credit by Seasonal Berries.

Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe:

Brandied Chocolate Truffles Recipe.

Elegant yet comforting, they’re the kind of confection that instantly feels special, whether given as a gift or enjoyed slowly with a cup of coffee after dinner.

Brandied chocolate truffles are perfect for celebrations, festive gatherings, or moments when you want to treat yourself to something truly decadent.

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