Bourbon Whiskey Truffles
 

BOURBON WHISKEY TRUFFLES

 
Category: Truffles, bonbons and candies
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 0 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
 

INGREDIENTS

4 ounces  Whipping cream
7 ounces Grand Cru Dark Baking Chocolate Caraibe 66% 
½ ounce Butter
1 ounce Bourbon Whiskey
 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Bring the cream to a boil. Pour ⅓ of the cream over the chopped Grand Cru Dark Baking Chocolate Caraibe 66% 
  • With a spatula, mix rapidly to obtain a smooth and glossy texture. Gradually add the remaining cream, making sure to keep the smooth and glossy emulsion.
  • Mix until the chocolate is completely emulsified.
  • (For a perfect emulsion, see our "What is an Emulsion?" tips)
  • Stir in softened butter and mix thoroughly. Then add the Bourbon and stir.
  • Leave the ganache to chill until i is set for about 12hrs.

Assembly:
  • Put the ganache in a piping bag.
  • Pipe small balls on the greaseproof paper. Roll ball between your hands to make a regular shape.
  • Roll the truffle in Valrhona Cocoa powder.