I think I’m in a food comma from all the celebrations we had since last Wednesday. The dinner, the gatherings, the delicious meals, the BYB Conference, meeting new friends, learning new stuffs – they all came together in one package and now I’m ready for a good long massage. But before then, let’s pop a champagne.
I opened my bottle of champagne a bit too early this year. It all started back in December when I baked a Champagne Cake during our family Christmas celebration. Next was Champagne cupcakes with delicious buttercream on top because I wanted to hone my piping skills. And these came third. With a Red Carpet Party coming, I figured I need to pop another bottle and turn it into… truffles.
I love these little nibblets because I can share them with everyone in the room or pack them in a cute box as a gift. I was having hard time during the making of it because I couldn’t stop eating them. They are too dangerous to be placed near me, so now I’ll share the recipe with you.
Champagne Truffles #SundaySupper
Ingredients
- 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 5 tbs sweet champagne
- Dutch processed cocoa powder
Instructions
- Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium low until simmering.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate and butter until they’re all incorporated.
- Mix in the champagne. Set in the freezer for 1-2 hours until the mixture is firm.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a spoon or cookie scooper to portion the truffles into ball-sized portions.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder and serve immediately or place in an airtight container and keep in freezer until ready to serve. They might need to be re-rolled in cocoa powder when served.
Thanks to Katie of Ruffles & Truffles for hosting this event. There are tons of amazing recipes so be sure don’t skip them.
Nominees for Best Supporting Appetizers:
- Black and White Olive Cheese Puffs by Peaceful Cooking
- Cheddar Olives by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Chicken Boursin by Recipes Food and Cooking
- Citrus Avocado Shrimp Cocktail by Seduction in the Kitchen
- French Onion Sliders by Momma’s Meals
- Herbed Butter and Cheese Popcorn by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Italian Guacamole with Pesto by Food Done Light
- Lobster Bruschetta by The Texan New Yorker
- Melon and Prosciutto Skewers by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Mini Cheese Balls by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
- Moroccan Beef Kefta Briouat by Manu’s Menu
- Mushroom Pate by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Oscar Winning Sliders by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Oysters Rockfeller by Noshing With The Nolands
- Pea Pesto Crostini by Ruffles & Truffes
- Pear, Proscuito Polenta Bites by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp by Casa de Crews
- Raspberry Brie Bites by Love and Confections
- Roasted Red Pepper Pinwheels by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Smoked Trout Stuffed Baby New Potatoes by Food Lust People Love
- Spinach Bites by Shockingly Delicious
- Sweet Chili Chicken Skewers by Nosh My Way
Nominees for Best Course in a Leading Role:
- Broccoli Calzones by eating in instead
- Bow Ties and Tails Galore by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chicken Oscar by Palatable Pastime
- Indulgent Lobster-Champagne Risotto by The Weekend Gourmet
- Oscar Worthy Cantonese Lobster with Coconut-Ginger Rice by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Steak Oscar by Nik Snacks
Nominees for Best Supporting Sips:
- Apple Ginger Martini by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Blood Orange Rosemary Spritzer by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Cherry Almond Sparklers by Magnolia Days
- Iced Espresso Martini by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Mixed Berry Martini by The Messy Baker
- Oscartini by Family Foodie
- Red Carpet Sparkler by Rhubarb and Honey
- Thank You Peary Much by Sew You Think You Can Cook
Nominees for Best Delectable Desserts:
- 7-Layer Bark by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Caramel-Almond Latte Ricotta Cookies by What Smells So Good?
- Champagne Truffles by Brunch with Joy
- Chocolate Covered Cherries by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chocolate Zucchini Bread with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting by Wallflour Girl
- Decadent Flourless Brownies by Recipe for Perfection
- Edible Oscars Envelopes by Sunday Supper Movement
- Imitation Game Guinness Brownies by NinjaBaker.com
- Mini Strawberry Galette by Basic N Delicious
- Mini Strawberry & Chocolate Cheesecakes by Happy Baking Days
- No-Bake Nutella Cheesecake Shooters by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Popcorn Puppy Chow by Pies and Plots
- Sweet and Salty Popcorn Ball Bites by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Tuxedo Cake by The Redhead Baker
Nominees for Best Dressed Table:
- DIY Glitter Vases by Sunday Supper Movement
I’m not sure I could stop eating these either! And after only using 5 tablespoons, I’d behappy to enjoy them with a glass of champagne so that the rest of the bottle doesn’t go to waste 🙂
That’s a good idea. Let’s open up another bottle because more is better 🙂
Champagne truffles sound like a perfect excuse to open a bottle of bubbly to me! Your pictures are gorgeous and I’m pretty sure I’d wouldn’t be able to help myself around these.
Thanks Susan and yes, we need to pop more bottles
Such an elegant addition to your truffles! Who could resist these chocolate beauties????
Thanks Liz. Hope you get a chance to try some 🙂
Champagne truffles, how fun for Oscar night!!
Thanks Tara. We had a blast (and ran out of champagne)
I have an open bottle of champagne in the refrigerator. Now I know what to do with it! Make these!
Woot woot – hope you like them too
Holy moly these look so fantastic!
Thanks Jocelyn. Come over and I’ll share some with you.
Sounds like you had a busy week! Better finish it off with these truffles…
That’s the whole point….more champagne, please 🙂
I am so excited for these gorgeous truffles. I love champagne, and I love chocolate. This is the perfect combo. Pinned.
Thanks, Jennie. Champagne truffles is my new comfort food 🙂
Dangerous…But I dared to print your recipe and plan to make your oh so elegant champagne truffles, Linda! Your sweeties are definitely Oscar worthy =) P.s. Champagne cake sounds fantabulous, too!
Thanks, Kim. It was fun making these truffles…and finished the whole thing too
Feel free to set them right here next to me….Thank you.
For sure Wendy! 🙂
These bites would be perfect for almost any party! I’ll have to make these sooner rather than later.
Thanks Lauren. There’s always an excuse to make & enjoy these
Hope you had a great time at the conference! These champagne truffles sound like the perfect treat! They look so elegant and pretty!
I could eat a plateful of these!
I’d be one happy gal with a tray of these in front of me.
How elegant! These look fabulous