Classic St.Remy XO Brandy Truffle

Ingredients

120g UHT Whipping Cream 30.5% fat (SCM280P)
30g Glucose Syrup (SCA119)
24g Invert Sugar (SCA107)
20g St. Remy XO Brandy 60% (SCL122P)
1 Tray of 63 Dark Truffles (SCS400)
Dark Chocolate (for closing & rolling) approx. 200g (SCC501)
Cocoa Powder for rolling (finishing) approx. 100g (SCC464)
SCR464, Creative Powder Scarlet for decorating
150g Veliche Origin Dark Chocolate; Okapi

Method

Keep it simple with these classic fine brandy and dark chocolate truffles. Quick and easy to make, thanks to the ready-made chocolate truffle shells, and so rich and moreish. You'll wish you'd whipped up a second batch just to nibble on!

How to Make Classic St.Remy XO Brandy Truffles:

63 chocolates in 30 minutes

Warm together the cream, glucose and sugar to 40°C and blend, using a hand blender
Warm the Veliche Okapi dark chocolate in the microwave to 35°C, then add to above mixture and blend
Add the St.Remy XO brandy concentrate and blend
Pipe into the truffle shells ensuring mass at 28-32°C, leaving enough space to close
Close shells with Callebaut 811 dark chocolate and allow to set
Lightly coat spheres in remaining dark chocolate by hand then drop into cocoa powder, allow to become semi-dry and roll.
Alternatively, allow to dry on PVC sheets and roll in coloured powder in a bowl (e.g. SCR464, Creative Powder Scarlet).

TIPS. After piping, leave at least 4 hours in cool store before closing to allow the ganache to form a crust. If using alcohol at 40% or weaker, just add extra to taste. Add spice to cocoa powder for added flavour if required.

Enjoyed this recipe? You can make it your own by switching in any alcohol concentrate you prefer, and your favourite dark chocolate, for the ganache.

Approximate costs

£12.47

63 truffles - 906g approx

£0.20

per Truffle

Please note: All costs are based on current Keylink List prices and up-to-date supermarket prices for non-Keylink products. These are given in good faith. These recipe costs could be lower if you benefit from Keylink discounts.

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