ULTIMATE VALENTINE'S DAY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE
On Valentine's day, profess your love with elegant decadence. Fine chocolate has long been considered the 'food of love.' The sublime chocolate truffle, known for it rarity and exquisiteness, is the epitome of erotic foods. Presented simply on a silver tray with a single red rose, it says, 'You're the one.' Add a 1/4 teaspoon of your favorite liqueur to this recipe for added zing!
Provided by Brian Hope
Categories Desserts Candy Recipes Truffle Recipes
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 4.5 ounces of the semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler until just fluid. Using a whisk, incorporate softened butter, then egg yolk, sifted sugar and cream into the melted chocolate. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour chocolate mixture in heart molds or any other molds (an egg poacher works well as a mold), and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
- Melt remaining 4 ounces of chocolate in a double boiler until just fluid.
- Unmold chocolate truffles and dip them in the melted chocolate, shake off excess chocolate and leave to set on parchment paper. Trim excess chocolate.
- In a small bowl, combine liqueur and gold dust to achieve a paint-like consistency. Using brushes, decorate hearts with gold "paint" A simple "I love You" is quite effective, or better still use an original romantic quote. If you are very artistic, birds, or a floral motif along the edges complete the effect.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1263.6 calories, Carbohydrate 128.6 g, Cholesterol 236 mg, Fat 84.7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 49.8 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 117.5 g
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