Enjoy the richness of Black Forest Style Chocolate Ganache Truffles. Velvety chocolate ganache, infused with brandy-soaked cherries, encased in a dark chocolate shell. A decadent delight that blends the essence of Black Forest cake into a luxurious, bite-sized treat.
Welcome to the 3rd and final Part of Collabmas! I have had such a good time collaborating with Johlene from Flavors and Frosting.
In Part 1, I showed you how to create an easy Christmas table setting, in Part 2 we had a vegetarian main dish of stuffed butternut squash with Brussels sprouts, cranberries, and feta cheese, and this week is dessert week.
This may be my favorite week out of all 3… because it’s Black Forest Style Chocolate Ganache Truffles!
I wanted to bring you a recipe that doubles as a gift option as well as a dessert.
I included a quote in the video above that really spoke to me this year.
The quote says “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving” – Mother Teresa.
I think it’s something that is easy to forget during these festive seasons.
We all go a bit mad with the Christmas shopping, stressing about what to buy people as we all want to give the perfect gift.
Homemade gifts are just as, if not more special because we feel the love and care that has been put into them.
It really doesn’t matter what the gift is, it’s the heart you give it with that’s important.
Make sure the people around you know you love and appreciate them this Christmas, and every other day of the year.
That’s something money can’t buy and is to be treasured all year round.
I hope you enjoyed the final video in the Collabmas series, don’t forget to check out Johlene’s dessert and video!
I have two more posts coming your way before Christmas and some fun recipes lined up for New Year’s celebrations as well!
We’ll be heading back to the UK to spend some much-anticipated time with our families.
I hope whatever your plans are you have fun, spread love, and eat lots of good food!
Black Forest Gateau is a classic flavor combination that stands the test of time.
This recipe for Black Forest Style Chocolate Ganache Truffles is an indulgent dessert that would make the most thoughtful gift for a homemade present!
Black Forest Style Chocolate Ganache Truffles
Equipment
- 1 heatproof bowl
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 7.9 oz dark chocolate 60% cocoa solids minimum,
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp. kirsch
- 5 glacè cherries finely diced.
Toppings
- cocoa powder
- powdered sugar
- chocolate strands
- chopped nuts
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place into a heatproof bowl.
- Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a saucepan, stirring constantly so that a skin doesn’t form on top of the cream. Once simmering, pour straight over the chocolate and whisk until all the chocolate has dissolved. If your chocolate needs a little help melting, microwave it in 10 second increments until the chocolate has just melted. Stir in the Kirsch and chopped cherries, then place the whole bowl into the fridge to set overnight.
- The next day, remove the bowl from the fridge and allow to warm just a little at room temperature, this will make the mixture easier to work with. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the mixture and roll into balls. Place the balls on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Roll each ball in the toppings of your choice, or leave plain. Store the truffles in the fridge for up to 3 weeks or at room temperature for a week.
Wow! These look delightful! What a lovely, tasty treat! Thanks for sharing! Hope that you’re having a great week!
Hi Cailee! So glad you like them! Have a great week too!
YUM. Totally trying these this week!
Yay! Are you going to give them as Christmas gifts?
These look amazing!!
Thanks Rachel!
Great idea to hide the cherries in there! Happy holidays Lauren! Xo :-)
Thanks! It definitely adds a nice bit of sweetness! Happy Holidays to you as well Theodora :)
Lauren I have loved working with you on this collab. You inspire me with your videos!! I love this one as much as the Buttersquash one. Here’s to what 2016 may bring! These truffles are such an awesome Christmas gift idea, I might just made them :-) :-)
Thanks Johlene! Yes definitely here’s to 2016! Your video is beautiful. Thank you for the lovely compliment! Here’s to next years collaborations! Can’t wait! xx