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Friday 14 March 2014

Champagne Truffles Make Delicious Recipes

By Jaclyn Hurley


Desserts are often seen as an indulgence. Even so, most people have a specific treat conjured up in their mind when they think of special occasions. For example, chocolate cakes with rich frosting are often associated with birthdays. White, fluffy cupcakes are expected at weddings. Valentine's Day is usually associated with a box of fancy chocolates. But sometimes an event needs to be particularly nice, like an anniversary, and that is when champagne truffles should be considered.

Although the name might lead one to believe this decadent dessert is based on a mushroom, don't worry. While there are mushrooms that are similarly named, that is where the resemblance stops. In fact, this confectioner's delight was initially made popular by Teuscher. The signature touch was the addition of a rich, creme Dom Perignon center surrounded by a dark chocolate ganache. It was then rolled in a light coating of confectioner's sugar.

Because of its rich and delicate flavors, these desserts have been associated with special occasions warranting first class quality. As expected, however, the price associated with these original creations can be a bit stifling for those with limited cash flow. Thankfully, with the plethora of excellent recipes available to the everyday person, there is no need to dip into personal savings.

Even if a person is not a particularly fantastic cook, there are dozens of recipes that are easy to follow. Doing a specific web search for a user friendly method, it is as easy as typing the words into a search engine with quotation marks around it. Once the search is complete, there are hundreds of options available at the click of a mouse. Take some time to peruse the offerings and select one that best suited to one's experience.

Even though dessert is often forgone due to calories and weight watching, special times often warrant great desserts. While the traditional recipe is always delicious, there are creative twists to make them even better. One such twist is to wrap the warm dark chocolate ball with gold leafing which is edible. The sheets of leafing are so thin that they must be brushed on with a dry makeup brush. But once completed, the results are stunning.

Some people are not as fond of dark chocolate as they are other types. In another recipe twist, the milk variety can be used. Rather than dipping the creme center with a dark ganache, it is surrounded by creamy, milk chocolate instead. The result is an almost caramel-like color with rich, mellow flavors.

For a truly unique experience, a wonderful twist is to make the dessert a classic pink. Instead of using dark or milk, white chocolate is used as the base. After the center is dried, several teaspoons of red colored gelatin is added to the white exterior. The delicate pink color is perfect for that girly-girl.

When looking for a way to celebrate something special in your life, think outside of the box. Boxed candy holds nothing compared to a handmade dessert. Show that awesome someone just how much you care in a new and inventive manner. It will be an experience they will never forget.




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