Ultimate Valentine's Day Chocolate Truffle

Valentines's Day - Holidays and Events

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!

Ultimate Valentines Day Chocolate Truffle

Brief

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Ultimate Valentine's Day Chocolate Truffle

Ingredients

4 ½ ounces semisweet chocolate

chopped

2 ½ 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

Croissants

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Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Melt remaining 4 ounces of chocolate in a double boiler until just fluid.

Step 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.

Step 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

Ultimate Valentine's Day Chocolate Truffle

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 1263.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11g 22%

Carbohydrates: 128.6g 42%

Dietary Fiber: 8.5g 34%

Sugars: 117.5g

Fat: 84.7g 130%

Saturated Fat: 49.8g 249%

Cholesterol: 236mg 79%

Vitamin A Iu: 1620.6IU 32%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg

Folate: 14.9mcg 4%

Calcium: 47.4mg 5%

Iron: 6.4mg 36%

Magnesium: 4.2mg 2%

Potassium: 51.6mg 1%

Sodium: 25.1mg 1%

Calories From Fat: 762.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.