Chocolate Pomegranate Truffles Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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How do you make a truffle Mary Berry? ›

Measure the rum, raisins, jam, biscuits and cake into a large bowl. Add the melted chocolate and mix together very thoroughly until all of the mixture is covered in chocolate. Shape into about 40 little truffle balls and roll each one in the chocolate vermicelli strands. Place in the petit four cases.

Any solid chocolate pieces will last up to a year or so believe it or not. However, any filled pieces such as caramels, creams, jellies or toffee have approximately a 6 to 8 week shelf life. Truffles have approximately a 2 to 4 week shelf life due to the fact that they are made with fresh heavy cream.

Roll the balls between your palms to smooth them into even spheres. Use disposable gloves to prevent your hands from melting the chocolate. Or, dip your hands in ice water every few minutes as you roll the truffles. If the chocolate begins to melt too much, return to the fridge.

Keep truffles in a cool, dark place and keep them dry. Because truffles are generally a much softer consistency than tempered chocolate, it's more likely that you will need to put them in the fridge in warm weather. As with tempered chocolate, make sure the truffles are well wrapped and in an airtight container.

Homemade chocolate truffles are named after truffles because of the striking resemblance with the original truffle mushrooms. While one is the expensive fungus that grows underneath the oak trees, the other Is the intricate chocolate ganache coated in tempered chocolate as a chocolate coating.

The anatomy of a chocolate truffle is quite simple — a chocolate ganache inside with a tempered chocolate coating. The chocolate ganache is a decadent filling of bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream solidified into a ball-like shape.

A truffle is a rich chocolate candy. The inside of a chocolate truffle consists of melted chocolate, butter, cream, nuts and different flavorings such as spirits or liqueurs, vanilla, coffee, and spices.

The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life. Truffles require a very specific climate to grow and require lots of oak trees, that's why they're often found in woodland.

Because of the fresh cream, truffles do need to be chilled (and no, a chilly garage does not count!). To keep the truffles fresh, seal them in an airtight container. This will prevent any fridge smells from infiltrating the delicate chocolate flavors. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make chocolate truffles.

Solid Chocolate: If stored properly in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, solid chocolates (like plain milk, white, or dark chocolate bar) can often be eaten for up to 6 months past their 'best before' date. The taste and texture might not be optimal, but it's generally safe.

What is the easiest way to dip truffles in chocolate? ›

Dip the Centers in the Prepared Chocolate

Slide the bottom of the fork over the lip of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. Place the fork over the prepared baking sheet, and tilt the fork so the edge of the truffle touches the sheet. Smoothly slide the fork out from under the truffle.

To shape the truffles, dip a melon baller in hot water and scoop up balls of the mixture, then drop the truffles onto greaseproof paper. Or lightly coat your hands in flavourless oil (such as sunflower) and roll the truffles between your palms. You could also use a piping bag to pipe rounds onto baking parchment.

If the mixture is getting too soft, put it in the fridge or freezer and let it firm up before continuing.

Set one candy onto a two-pronged fork, then completely dip candy into melted chocolate. Gently tap the fork against side of the bowl to remove any excess melted chocolate. Place onto baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Repeat with remaining candy.