Photo: Tarragon and Merlot Truffles Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- One 12-ounce bag semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh tarragon
- 3 tablespoons merlot wine
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place the cream and chocolate in a medium bowl and place over a pan of barely-simmering water. Stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth, about 6 minutes. Stir in the tarragon, wine and salt until smooth. Refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
Let the mixture stand at room temperature until moldable, about 45 minutes. Using a melon scoop, scoop level amounts of the truffle mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Roll into 1/2-inch balls.
Place the cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll the truffles in the cocoa powder until coated. Arrange on a platter and serve, or refrigerate in an airtight container.
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By ShananTerris
Kingsburg, CA
on February 16, 2013
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These truffles were part of my Valentine's gift to my husband. He loves tarragon and I've wanted to taste this unique combination of flavors since the episode aired. I always trust Giada's recipes, they are well tested and I love the ingredients she favors. They were a perfect, gourmet indulgence! I loved being able to make something at home that would probably be difficult to find and expensive at a store. Love, love, love!!!
By lindershie
NY, NY
on August 25, 2011
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Fantastic surprise! The truffles are refreshing because of the tarragon, an herb I wasn't familiar with. The merlot taste became stronger during the week in the refrig. I will definitely make this again! Thanks, Giada!
By gpb1028
Texas
on August 15, 2011
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The chocolate, tarragon and merlot make a very tasty combination. The truffle mixture was easy super easy to make, but I didn't have a melon scoop so rolling with your hands gets very messy and it is difficult to keep the mixture from getting to warm. I didn't roll them all rolled so I am going to get a melon scoop and try again. The flavor is definitely worth it!
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