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Ultimate Valentine's Day Chocolate Truffle

By: Brian Hope  
"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!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
 

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 1/2 ounces unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 4 ounces sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 3 ounces heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon coffee-flavored liqueur
  • 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
  • powdered gold leaf

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Melt remaining 4 ounces of chocolate in a double boiler until just fluid.
  4. Unmold chocolate truffles and dip them in the melted chocolate, shake off excess chocolate and leave to set on parchment paper. Trim excess chocolate.
  5. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1267 | Total Fat: 85g | Cholesterol: 241mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2004 by WBTHIEME 
I attempted to make these for my husband for Valentine's Day. While they tasted great and... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2003 by REBEKAH MORYANTI 
It's not quick, or "easy" per se, but definitely worth your efforts. I really enjoyed making... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Sara P 
These taste amazing! I didn't have a mold so I put them in a mini muffin pan. They didn't come... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2008 by nikko 
Too hard to make, I like the idea of oil and will try that next time. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2009 by happyhippy1000 
didn't come out that well, a bit too dry. will buy some next year... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2009 by Karen Rich 
These tasted phenomenally, but were a pain once put in the mold. I had to scoop them out with... MORE

 
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