Gin and Tonic Truffles Recipe with White Chocolate (2024)

FAQs

What chocolate goes with gin? ›

Gin's dry profile makes it an ideal candidate for pairing with lighter fruits, which naturally work well with herbs. A milder Gin pairs particularly well with white chocolate. The herbal notes of juniper can add a layer of depth to mild white chocolate, complimenting one another without being overwhelming.

White chocolate truffles are made by melting together white chocolate chips with heavy cream/ condensed milk in the microwave. The mixture is refrigerated and then rolled into balls before being dipped in melted chocolate or rolled in toppings.

A truffle is a rich chocolate candy. The inside of a chocolate truffle consists of melted chocolate, butter, cream, nuts and different flavorings such as spirits or liqueurs, vanilla, coffee, and spices.

Lastly, they are often filled with a creamy ganache or liqueur, making them even more decadent and irresistible. Chocolate truffles are simply divine. From the indulgent chocolate filling to the crunchy chocolate coating, they offer an extraordinary experience for both your taste buds and your sense of satisfaction.

Pair nutty chocolate with: Bourbon, rye or Scotch

For chocolate that has naturally nutty flavors, like single-origin bars from Central America or Venezuela or nut-studded confections, whiskey is your best bet. Look for bottlings with hints of walnut or almond.

We love to mix it up with berries like strawberries, raspberries or blackberries; other citrus fruit like grapefruit, lime and blood orange; and even more unusual fruits that you might not think to add to a G&T, like grapes, pear, fig and apricot - there are no wrong answers!

White truffles have a taste that is significantly softer and lighter than the taste of black truffles. The flavor and aroma of a white truffle are more subtle, with a tang similar to garlic alongside notes of pepper.

While black truffles sometimes act as an ingredient in a dish, white truffles are almost exclusively used as a condiment. The, strong, pleasant smell of white truffle is intense, yet sensitive to heat. White truffles need to be consumed raw, as a precious finishing touch to top a fairly neutral dish.

Despite sharing a name, a chocolate truffle does not contain any truffles of the mushroom variety. Nevertheless, some especially adventurous chocolate manufacturers may attempt to make chocolate-covered mushrooms.

Pound for pound, truffle is one of the most expensive foods you can buy. The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life.

How long do homemade truffles last? ›

Homemade truffles can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and for up to 6 months in the freezer. For the best texture and flavor, bring them to room temperature before serving. Even if you're planning on gifting your chocolate truffles, be sure to store them in the fridge or freezer.

Truffles are the edible spores that grow on an underground fungus in the family Tuberaceae. They're often confused with mushrooms, but they're technically not the same species — mushrooms grow above ground, while truffles grow underneath the surface.

Chocolate chips are great for recipes like chocolate chip cookies where we want the chips to stay mostly intact, but here want to reach for quality chocolate bars which are sold as 4 ounce bars in the baking aisle. Use milk chocolate for sweeter truffles or semi-sweet/dark chocolate for extra rich truffles.

Iain Burnett has repeatedly been awarded the World's Best Truffle from thousands of chocolates from over 60 countries, judged by world class chefs, sommeliers and food experts at the International Chocolate Awards.

I know some of you might grimace at the thought of mixing gin with chocolate milk, but the result is surprisingly yummy. The taste is predominantly chocolatey, with just a slight gin flavor. It's like a poor man's Bailey's.

Fruits, paté and cheese

Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and cranberries are great suitors, inside and outside the glass. The most refined tastes will also love to drink gin tonic with some paté.

Pour the hot milk into the mug and let stand for 2 minutes until the chocolate melts, then stir with a spoon until smooth. 3. Add in gin and stir to combine.

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