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Chocolate and wine is a classic combination that will never go out of style. Today's recipe, "Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles" from Sunstone Vineyards and Winery, is the perfect example. This recipe combines bittersweet and semisweet chocolate into amazing tasty bite-sized treats. Pair them with Sunstone Eros wine and you'll have a match made in chocolate heaven.
Bittersweet Chocolate TrufflesBy Sunstone Assistant Winemaker Brittany Rice
- 6 oz organic bittersweet chocolate
- 2 oz organic semisweet chocolate
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- 1/4 cup boiling water
- 1/4 cup unsweetened organic chocolate
In a stainless steel bowl, placed over a saucepan filled partially with water, place chocolate and butter together in the bowl and melt over medium heat stirring often. Melt completely until smooth. Remove bowl from heat and set aside. Keep saucepan on low heat.
Place egg yolk in a small bowl. Pouring slowly, whisk in boiling water. Place the bowl over the saucepan and stir constantly until egg mixture thickens. The color should be pale and have the consistency of light cream. The temperature should read 160 - 165° F. Remove from heat and immediately fold into melted chocolate until incorporated. Pour through strainer into a bowl. Cover and chill for at least two hours.
To form truffles: Allow chocolate to soften about 25 minutes. Pour cocoa on small plate and place melon baler or spoon in warm water to make scooping easier. Scoop chocolate and form into bite size pieces and roll in chocolate powder. Keep tightly sealed. Truffles will keep refrigerated for up to two weeks and frozen for up to three months.
About Sunstone Eros  Made from the finest lots of our Sunstone Estate Bordeaux varietals, Eros carries on the tradition of premium quality claret made from our 100% organically grown estate wine grapes. Eros, named after the Greek God of Love, embodies our passion for crafting fine wine from our well developed vineyard. Carrying on the theme of love and passion, the neo-impressionist label depicts two lovers about to kiss.
About Sunstone Vineyards Winery  Reminiscent of small wineries in the Provencal French countryside, Sunstone Vineyards and Winery is one of the most beautiful tasting rooms in the Santa Ynez Valley. Our award-winning Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Viognier are made from organically farmed fruit from the Sunstone Estate. Our tasting room is complete with a wood burning oven and two stone barrel-aging caves built into the hillside. Come by and see why we were voted "Best Red" 5 years running by readers of the Santa Barbara Independent.
Sunstone Vineyards And Winery 125 Refugio Road Santa Ynez, CA 93460
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