Introducing The Wedding Toast Truffle

August 17th, 2010 § 28

Luxe and delicate, this pink champagne and white chocolate truffle is the perfect wedding toast accompaniment. Food artisan Heather Baird of Sprinkle Bakesdeveloped this confection exclusively for Dog n’ Bird. Get the recipe and details.

The wedding toast truffle is a tasteful transitional food with a lovely pop of color. Heather designed the recipe to have rich flavor and eye appeal. She says:

“I’ve been in love with the idea of a toasting truffle ever since Bird first came up with the concept. Upon spotting the pretty pink and ultra chic Charbonnel et Walker champagne truffles, I knew that I wanted to recreate a version just for Dog n’ Bird. Unlike the Charbonnel version, these do not have a champagne center, rather, they are infused with a pink champagne reduction which gives the white chocolate base a beautiful and complex flavor. High quality white chocolate is a must for this recipe! Use the best you can find.”

Recipe: Sprinkle Bake’s Wedding Toast Truffles

7 oz. high quality white chocolate, chopped
1 cup pink champagne such as KORBEL Brut Rosé
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp red flavored gelatin (strawberry or raspberry)
Confectioners sugar

Pour the pink champagne into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until champagne has reduced to 1 teaspoon. Set aside and let cool slightly.

Set a heat proof bowl over a small pot of simmering water. Add the heavy cream and champagne reduction to the bowl and stir until combined and hot. Gradually add the white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth. Sprinkle over the gelatin and mix with a rubber spatula until combined. Mixture will thicken slightly and a little of the cocoa butter may rise to the top (pour this off). Cover and chill.

Check for firmness at 5-10 minutes. This mixture firms up quickly and should not be left in the refrigerator for too long. Roll the scooped chocolate with your hands into small balls (about the size of a large grape) and roll into powdered sugar. Serve truffles in fancy candy foils with a glass of champagne for the toast.

Makes 12 small toasting truffles.

Thank you Sprinkle Bakes, it’s truly an honor to showcase your beautiful truffles!