Truffles ala Rogue
The following is a special guest post by The Great Tondini :)
Ah, Valentine’s Day……when the scramble to provide proof of your undying affection for your sweetie is on! I usually make truffles (sampled liberally for quality control purposes), but this year (to celebrate my Sweetie’s re-entry to home brewing) I decided to do something with beer.
My knowledge of beer is quite limited. I recently learned the difference between ale and lager and that beer that has chocolate or mocha in the name does not actually taste like chocolate; I know several German drinking songs (thank you Dr. Cosgrove!). I’ve been reading this blog…..surely I can go pick out a six pack of taste bud-tangoing beer for my sweetie.
Or not. I went to two stores and there were just too many beers……
Thankfully, I saw several companies offering beer truffles. I was intrigued. Here’s my take:
Truffles ala Rogue
4 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
6 ounces chopped, semi-sweet chocolate
1 1/2 tablespoons Rogue Mocha Porter
6 ounces chopped, couverture chocolate
1/4 cup cocoa
Place heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil. Turn of the heat and add 6 ounces chopped chocolate. Swirl the pan: DO NOT STIR. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Slowly add the Rogue Mocha Porter and gently whisk. Transfer mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. (This particular ganache will seem very thin at first, don’t panic.)
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
After 45 minutes, the ganache will start to thicken. Keep refrigerated for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.
Form mixture into one inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
Chill until firm, about 15 minutes.
Melt the couverature chocolate and allow to cool slightly.
Place cocoa in a bowl.
Remove balls from refrigerator. Using one hand, dip ball into melted chocolate. Roll around in your hand, allowing excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the truffle in the cocoa. With your clean hand, cover with cocoa. Repeat.
Place truffles back into refrigerator for 10 minutes to set.
Makes about 20 truffles. You can store them for up to one week in an airtight container (I’m estimating….truffles never last that long at my house).
Happy Valentine’s Day!
