Thursday, March 13, 2014

Champagne Truffles Make Delicious Recipes

By Jaclyn Hurley


Special occasions are known for their decadent desserts. As with most things, there are usually delicious items that are associated with the event. For weddings, there is almost always two cakes. For birthdays, the ever popular cupcakes come to mind. If eating something specific, like Italian, cheesecakes are perfect. However, when wanting to celebrate a truly special event, like an anniversary, making champagne truffles is sure to please.

Even though there is a type of mushroom that carries the same name, in this case it is not being considered a delicious treat. Instead, we are talking about the unique confectioner's creation designed by Teuscher. This treat is a dark chocolate ganache, rolled in finely dusted powdered sugar. But it is the inside that stands out. The center is a rich, creme infused with Dom Perignon.

As expected, this high class treat was brought out at only the most important occasions. With its high dollar ingredients, however, many people could not afford to indulge in this confectioner's delight. Instead of sadly walking away from the decadent dessert and going back to the basics, individual's began experimenting with their own recipes. To everyone's delight, there are now many varieties available to make without breaking the bank.

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.

What makes this dessert particularly unique is the fact that there are many variations that can be done. Any time one is adapting a recipe, it is best to start with decoration rather than recipe. An interesting way to take this already delicious chocolate delight to the next level is to add gold leafing. Leafing is 14 karat gold foil that is extremely delicate, but edible. When applied with a dry paint brush, the golden color almost looks like the bubbles in the glasses.

Another tasty option is using a milk chocolate mix instead of dark chocolate. The basic instructions stay the same, however, instead of wrapping the liquored center in a rich, dark ganache it is rolled in liquid milk chocolate. Not only is it a delicate flavor, the color looks like rich caramel. Again, the completed and dried eggs look great in a glass bowl.

Many individual's like the look and taste of pink champagne. Including a twist on the color of the dessert can be captivating and opulent. After the base of the creme is complete, melting white chocolate with a red gelatin provides a dainty pink exterior. If serving this version, placing them inside a champagne flute gives the impression of a tasty glass full of flavor.

There is no reason to celebrate special occasions with the same desserts year after year. Rather than purchasing a box of standard chocolate candies, it is just as easy to make a delicious treat by hand. Not only will it show the special person that they are worth the extra effort, but it proves that it is possible to think outside of the box.




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