Around the World in Valentine’s Day Desserts
| February 11, 2019
1. Truffles
Chocolate truffles are probably one of the most common gifts that you can give on Valentine’s Day, but did you know they’re incredibly simple to make? All you need is chopped chocolate and heavy cream.
The process of boiling the cream together with the chocolate makes the amazing texture that we’ve come to expect from truffles. Roll them in cocoa powder or dip them in melted chocolate ganache to make a chocolate with a deliciously molten interior.
The best thing about truffles is that they’re so versatile. Add in flavorings like extracts, liqueurs, or spices to customize your truffles, or you can experiment with toppings like nuts or candied fruit.
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