Diwali (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diwali) is a traditional Indian festival of fireworks, lights and sweets. One of the best part of Diwali is exchange of umpteen varieties of sweets amongst family, and friends. Somehow indulging in sweets during Diwali does not even seem guilty!
My family is huge fan of dark chocolate. Hence we decided to make these decadent dark chocolate truffles to complement the traditional Indian Diwali sweets.
We realized that the beauty of making truffles at home is that you can mix your custom flavors, and control the intensity of each one of them. Flavored syrups, nuts, expresso, tea, cardamom, cinnamon..the list is endless!
Recipe
Ganache:
2 cups chocolate
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
Tempering:
Dark chocolate
Step 1
Ganache (the soft truffle center)
My family is huge fan of dark chocolate. Hence we decided to make these decadent dark chocolate truffles to complement the traditional Indian Diwali sweets.
We realized that the beauty of making truffles at home is that you can mix your custom flavors, and control the intensity of each one of them. Flavored syrups, nuts, expresso, tea, cardamom, cinnamon..the list is endless!
Recipe
Ganache:
2 cups chocolate
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp butter
Tempering:
Dark chocolate
Step 1
Ganache (the soft truffle center)
- Chop good quality chocolate dark with sharp knife or use 60% chocolate chips
- In a pan bring 1/3 heavy cream just to a bare simmer
- Pour over chocolate, and let it stand till the chocolate melts
- At this point, add different flavors
- Whisk until well blended
- Set it in the fridge for 3 hours
- After it is set, use a small melon baller to scoop out round balls of chocolate
- Use hands to roll it smooth
Work quickly so that they don't melt with the heat of your hands
Bit messy but fun!
Bit messy but fun!
Roll the truffle balls in coating of your choice: cocoa, toasted almonds, coconut etc.
Refrigerate and Enjoy!
If you want some more adventure, go ahead with step 2.
Step 2 (optional)
Refrigerate and Enjoy!
If you want some more adventure, go ahead with step 2.
Step 2 (optional)
Tempering
If you need to dip the truffles in chocolate coating, you have to temper it.
Tempered chocolate gives the truffle a smooth, shiny finish and a snap. Not to forget the professional look!
If you need to dip the truffles in chocolate coating, you have to temper it.
Tempered chocolate gives the truffle a smooth, shiny finish and a snap. Not to forget the professional look!
Temper chocolate as below.
http://www.ghirardelli.com/bake/chocolate_tempering.aspx
Dip the cocoa dipped truffles in tempered chocolate and lay it on the parchment paper.
Sprinkle some chocolate sprinkles, and luster dust. (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Gold-43-1233-Luster-Dust/dp/B0000VLH8S)
Indulge in a guilt-free decadence. Watch it disappear right before your eyes!
http://www.ghirardelli.com/bake/chocolate_tempering.aspx
Dip the cocoa dipped truffles in tempered chocolate and lay it on the parchment paper.
Sprinkle some chocolate sprinkles, and luster dust. (http://www.amazon.com/Super-Gold-43-1233-Luster-Dust/dp/B0000VLH8S)
Indulge in a guilt-free decadence. Watch it disappear right before your eyes!
