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A delicious plate of Red Wine Chocolate Truffles

Red Wine Chocolate Truffles

Indulge in these decadent chocolate truffles infused with your favorite red wine, perfect for a special treat or gift.
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International
Calories: 132

Ingredients
  

Truffle Base
  • 120 ml heavy cream or canned coconut cream for vegans
  • 227 g bittersweet chocolate chopped into small pieces
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp espresso powder optional
  • 60 ml red wine your favorite
Coating
  • 50 g chocolate sprinkles for rolling
  • 30 g cocoa powder for rolling

Equipment

  • Small Pan
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Heat the heavy cream in a small pan on the stove until small bubbles form around the edge of the pan, but do not let it boil.
  2. Place the chopped chocolate into a small bowl. Pour the hot cream over the top and let sit for 3 minutes without disturbing.
  3. Slowly begin to whisk in the vanilla and espresso powder (if using). Finally, whisk in the wine.
  4. Place the bowl in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  5. When ready to roll, have the sprinkles or cocoa powder (or both) in small shallow bowls.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or 1-teaspoon measure, scoop out balls of chocolate. Roll them in your hands into perfect balls.
  7. Roll each ball in the cocoa powder or sprinkles (or both!) and place on a plate to set.

Notes

For a vegan version, use coconut cream. Feel free to experiment with different wine varieties to find your perfect match.