Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Balsamic Strawberry Truffles


8 oz. bittersweet chocolate
½ cup heavy cream
2 1/2 Tbsp. lunaOlivo Portofino balsamic vinegar
1 1/4 cup dried strawberries
cocoa powder for coating 

Break up the chocolate and, in the food processor, pulse to make into small pieces/powder. Leave in the food processor while preparing the cream.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a simmer. Stir in balsamic vinegar into the hot cream. Pour the cream mixture over the chocolate and blend them together. Add the strawberries and blend to combine. Transfer the mixture into a bowl. Cover, cool at room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator until the mixture thickens/solidifies.


Using a spoon, or small scoop, to dip out the truffle mixture and form it into small balls. Roll in cocoa powder.

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