Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your dessert game forever! These Ruby Chocolate Truffles aren't just another sweet treat - they're a decadent masterpiece that combines luxurious ruby chocolate's unique pink hue with a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will leave your guests absolutely mesmerized. Imagine creating a stunning tower of truffles that looks like it was crafted by a professional pastry chef, right in your own kitchen!
Prep Time: 40 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: Dessert
Serves: 20 truffles
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ruby chocolate chips
- Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper and ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature.
- In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and granulated sugar. Heat over medium flame, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves and mixture begins to simmer.
- Remove cream mixture from heat and add softened butter and vanilla extract. Whisk until butter is fully incorporated and mixture is smooth.
- Carefully pour hot cream mixture over ruby chocolate chips in a heat-resistant bowl. Let stand for 2-3 minutes to allow chocolate to melt.
- Gently stir the mixture with a silicone spatula, creating a smooth and glossy ganache. Ensure no chocolate lumps remain.
- Cover the ganache with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm but malleable.
- Using a small cookie scoop or melon baller, portion out ganache and roll between palms to create uniform truffle spheres.
- Place truffles on prepared parchment sheet and refrigerate for 15 minutes to set their shape.
- Just before serving, dust truffles generously with confectioners' sugar, creating a delicate white coating.
- Arrange truffles in a decorative tower on a serving platter, allowing guests to admire the ruby chocolate's unique color and elegant presentation.
Tips
- • Temperature is key! Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest ganache possible. • Use a digital kitchen scale for precise measurements to guarantee consistent truffle texture. • When rolling truffles, lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking and create smoother spheres. • For an extra touch of elegance, use different sized scoops to create varied truffle sizes in your tower. • Refrigerate truffles between steps to maintain their shape and make handling easier. • Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days - if they last that long! • For a professional finish, use a fine-mesh sieve when dusting with confectioners' sugar for an even, delicate coating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 111kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 18mg
