Best 4 Black Forest Truffles Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures with our exquisite Black Forest Truffles. These delightful confections are a delectable union of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and a hint of Kirsch, enveloped in a velvety dark chocolate shell. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of cocoa's bitterness, the tang of cherries, the aroma of Kirsch, and the smooth, melting texture of chocolate. Discover the art of crafting these truffles at home with our two featured recipes: the Classic Black Forest Truffles and the White Chocolate Black Forest Truffles. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors and a taste of the Black Forest's enchanting charm.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK FOREST TRUFFLES



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Provided by Serving Up Southern

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped dried bing cherries
2 teaspoons almond extract
Cocoa powder

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt chocolate chips with the condensed milk.
  • Remove from heat, and add cherries and almond extract.
  • Chill in the refrigerator and hour or two, or until firm.
  • When firm, shape into 1-inch balls and coat with cocoa.
  • Place into mini-muffin liners and chill in refrigerator 1 hour. Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.

BLACK FOREST TRIFLE



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup very hot, strong coffee
1 cup cocoa powder
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 cups reduced-fat milk
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Two 15-ounce cans pitted cherries, drained

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, salt and baking powder. Add the buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Stir until just combined. Add the coffee and mix well. Pour into the pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 40 minutes.
  • Cool the cake completely. Crumble the cake into medium chunks, cover, and then set aside.
  • For the pudding: In a large saucepan set over medium heat, combine the cocoa, sugar, cornstarch and salt, and mix well. Whisk in the milk. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon while the mixture comes to a low boil and thickens, 7 to 9 minutes. Reduce the heat to very low. Stir a couple tablespoons of the hot mixture into the egg yolks, then stir the egg yolks back into the hot mixture to temper. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens to the consistency of pudding, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla. Place plastic wrap directly on the surface of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming, and then cool.
  • For the whipped cream: Using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat the cream, sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Place half of the cake crumbles in the bottom of a trifle dish. Top with half of the pudding, then half of the cherries, and half of the whipped cream. Repeat the layering with the remaining cake, pudding, cherries and whipped cream. Save a few cherries or cake crumbs to garnish the top layer. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.

BLACK FOREST TRUFFLES



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Make and share this Black Forest Truffles recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JLBurnell

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb dark semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, divided
2/3 cup cream
3 tablespoons kirschwasser (optional)
1/2 cup dried cherries, finely chopped
1/3 cup cocoa powder
additional dried cherries, chopped (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place 9 ounces of chopped chocolate in a large bowl.
  • Scald the cream in a small saucepan until small bubbles form along the sides of the pan.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute.
  • Gently whisk the chocolate and cream until it is well-combined. Stir in the chopped cherries and the kirschwasser.
  • Cover the chocolate with cling wrap and allow it to come to room temperature. Place the truffle cream in the refrigerator to firm up for about 2 hours.
  • Form the truffles. You can use a spoon to scoop 1-inch truffles onto a baking sheet lined with parchment. Alternately, you can fill a piping bag (fitting with a ½-inch round tip) and pipe 1-inch mounds on a prepared baking sheet. Either way, place the formed truffles in the refrigerator to firm up for an hour.
  • Pour the cocoa powder on a sheet of waxed paper or parchment. Dust your hand with cocoa, and roll the truffle mounds into balls. Return to the refrigerator until firm, about 1-2 hours.
  • Temper the remaining pound of chocolate.
  • Dip the formed truffles in the chocolate and return them to the baking sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, top each truffle with a sliver of dried cherry. Repeat for all truffles, and chill in the refrigerator until set, about 15 minutes. Serve at room temperature, and store excess in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

BLACK FOREST CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Delicate melt in the mouth chocolate truffles flavored with Black Forest kirsch brandy.

Provided by Angela Schofield

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

7 oz. butter (soft)
1 cup powdered sugar
3.5 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
7 oz. dark chocolate
6-8 tbsp. Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser (alternative cherry brandy)
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk soft butter until creamy and light.
  • Sieve powdered sugar onto to butter and beat until well combined and fluffy.
  • In a medium-sized bowl melt chocolate either in 30-increments in the microwave (stir after every 30 seconds to prevent burning) or in a double boiler.Add the melted chocolate to the butter-sugar mix and combine well.
  • Stir in Kirschwasser and vanilla extract.
  • Cover the bowl and allow to rest for about 1 hour in the fridge.
  • Use a small cookie scoop or a small spoon to scoop of a small amount of the mixture. Roll between hands to form a small ball. This works best if you wear gloves and occasionally rinse your hands under cold water.
  • Roll in dark chocolate shavings, cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
  • Place on a large plate and allow to rest.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Truffle, Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 33 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe blackberries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any kirsch, you can substitute another cherry-flavored liqueur, such as cherry brandy or maraschino liqueur.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will make the truffles tough.
  • Chill the truffles for at least 30 minutes before dipping them in chocolate, as this will help them hold their shape.
  • If you don't have any chocolate chips, you can use finely chopped chocolate instead.
  • Be sure to use a good quality chocolate for the coating, as this will make a big difference in the taste of the truffles.
  • If you want to make the truffles even more decadent, you can fill them with a ganache or buttercream filling.

Conclusion:

Black forest truffles are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up any leftover blackberries you may have. With their rich chocolate flavor and sweet and tart filling, these truffles are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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