Submitted by Kenwood Vineyards Chef, Robin Lehnhoff-McCray
This delicious recipe is easy to make and perfect for Valentine's Day. Enjoy with Kenwood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. Planning a getaway in celebration of romance this month? Why not stop by Kenwood Vineyard's tasting room for a complimentary tasting of their wines, including the wine suggested in this recipe
Ingredients:
This delicious recipe is easy to make and perfect for Valentine's Day. Enjoy with Kenwood Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon. Planning a getaway in celebration of romance this month? Why not stop by Kenwood Vineyard's tasting room for a complimentary tasting of their wines, including the wine suggested in this recipe Ingredients:
- 10 ozs. semi sweet (60%-70% cocoa)* chocolate (chopped small) <photo id="1" />
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup Kenwood Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon
- 6 T heavy cream
- 1 ¼ cup confectioners sugar (sifted)
Directions:
In a small saucepan heat the wine and reduce until you have 4 tablespoons. Melt chocolate along with the butter and wine reduction. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in cream and powdered sugar. Pour into a glass baking dish. Cover and chill over night. Use a Scoop to portion truffles and roll to desired balls. Roll in following mixture to coat. Place in a paper candy cup if desired.
Sift Together
**Use the best quality chocolate you can find. Chocolate chips will not work well for this recipe.
In a small saucepan heat the wine and reduce until you have 4 tablespoons. Melt chocolate along with the butter and wine reduction. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in cream and powdered sugar. Pour into a glass baking dish. Cover and chill over night. Use a Scoop to portion truffles and roll to desired balls. Roll in following mixture to coat. Place in a paper candy cup if desired.
Sift Together
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 T cocoa powder
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
**Use the best quality chocolate you can find. Chocolate chips will not work well for this recipe.
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