Today’s recipe is sooooo sinfully delicious, you’ll never know what hit you. And then you’ll ask for more.
Is that too much to say?
Well, when I’m talking about red wine, I’m not kidding. Red Wine Chocolate Truffles are the perfect elegant end to an evening. They are sweet and fruity with a complex red wine flavor.
When Kevin took his first bite of these, he was in love. He actually said to me, “This is my favorite dessert you’ve made-I think ever!” He’s so sweet. He’s already said that about all of the other desserts I’ve posted on here, including the Dirt Pudding, Cheesecakes, and Sticky Toffee Pudding. His response, “Well it’s true every time I say it!”
He might be as sweet as these truffles.
But I’m not gonna lie – they are damn good.
Now, I know making truffles sounds kind of intimidating. I used to think the same. All it takes is a bit of patience and a delicate touch.
It’s a lot of heating, microwaving and stirring. Instinct might be to stir it quickly, but even my interpretation of slow wasn’t slow enough. If it seems like it isn’t coming together, don’t worry. Just stir (and stir, and stir) until it slowly comes together. If you need to, heating it more in 30 second increments will help.
And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the most important ingredient: the wine!
Generally, I say use whatever red wine you like the most. I used a Claret (Bordeaux) in mine, but I’d also recommend using sweet reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Malbec. You honestly can’t go wrong. The combination of the chocolate will help it even out.
What is your favorite?
Let me know in the comments below!
Until next time. X
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Red Wine Chocolate Truffles
Red Wine Chocolate Truffles
Red Wine Chocolate Truffles are the perfect elegent end to an evening. They are sweet and fruity with a complex red wine flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 20-25 truffles 1x
Ingredients
- 16 oz. milk chocolate, chopped coarsely
- 2/3 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 c. red wine (see post for recommendations), room temperature
- 1 TB unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (optional) OR
- 10 oz. melting chocolate
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, heat the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until the chocolate is fully melted.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream just until it starts to steam.
- Pour the heavy cream in the bowl with the melted chocolate and stir, slowly, until fully combined. If the chocolate starts to stiffen, microwave another 30 seconds as needed and continue stirring. This process can take a bit of time, so don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away.
- Once the cream and chocolate are combined, slowly stir in the red wine and butter. Once fully mixed, cover tightly and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator. Chill until firm – at least 4-6 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow bowl OR melt the melting chocolate according to manufacturer instructions.
- Scoop out rounded tablespoons of the chilled mixture and roll into a ball. Working quickly, coat it either in the cocoa powder or melted chocolate and shake off the excess before placing on the baking sheet.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve.
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Kate Allen says
What are the little red candies on top of the truffles?
Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
It’s red sanding sugar/sugar sprinkles.
Vana says
Hey for how long can I store this wine ganache in the fridge? And can I use opened wine (will it taste different) or do I have to use fresh wine every time?
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Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
Hi Vana! For the opened wine, so long as it hasn’t turned it should be fine! Low tannin reds like pinot noir and merlot will last for 2-3 days after opening and high tannin reds like cabernet sauvignon, syrah or malbec will be good for up to 5 days. The ganache can be stored in the fridge up to 1 week (or frozen for 1 month) with plastic wrap pressed to the surface to prevent a film or crust.
Mattie Scott says
these chocolate truffles are looking so yummy
Joe says
I made similar with white chocolate, replacing red wine with prosecco and chambers. Taste like strawberry cheesecake.
Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
That sounds amazing!
Cheryl L Herrick says
The taste of the filling is incredible, however mine are too soft to roll, despite being in the fridge overnight. Putting the mixture in a mold will not help. Any suggestions?
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Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
I would suggest freezing – the wine will keep it from turning into a solid block of ice, but will help it hold together a little better. These are a little tricky, so I had to work super fast and in batches. Keep everything in the fridge or freezer until your hands are ready to be on it.
The molds are useful if you choose to do a hard chocolate outer shell, but won’t work if you are just doing a dusting of cocoa.
A higher ratio of chocolate to wine will also help harden it (add more chocolate), but you do lose a little of the wine flavor. I hope this helps, and I’m sorry you’re having some trouble with it.
Cheryl says
I did add some more melted chocolate and it worked better. Thanks for the reply! They are very yummy!
Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
Thanks Cheryl! I’m glad it worked out. 🙂
Joe says
ommit the cream, I found chocolate butter and alcohol is enough.
Jackie says
I suggest definitely making these in molds. I even froze the filling after dropping them on parchment and it was a nightmare. I finally smartened up and used molds. Be smart people!
Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
Great suggestion! That would definitely make it easier.
Marilyn says
Same here, nightmare to try and do anything with these in dipping chocolate.
Patty says
Oh wow! Send some my way pretty please! nomnom 🙂
Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
I wish I could! 🙂 Thank you!
Sabra A Sheedy says
I never did say what red wine to use!
Sabra A Sheedy says
Thank you on the wine. Why do you have to microwave? I don’t have one. Thank you.
Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
It’s just for convenience. You can use a double boiler/Bain-marie and it will work just as well.
Kelly Anthony says
Yummmmmmm! 😍 Those look AH-mazing!!
Sarah | AwayFromTheBox says
Thank you so much! They’re soooo good! 😁