These easy no bake chocolate truffles are scented with just a touch of rosewater. It makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. After all chocolate and roses are the pinnacle of love a decadence. So why not put them together as a sweet finish to a meal?
I’ll be honest with you, when I got a package from Nielsen-Massey with lemon extract, almond extract and rose water I immediately had a thousand ways to use the lemon and almond extract in mind. I love Nielsen-Massey products and actual bought a whole quart of their vanilla bean paste because I loved it that much!
The rose water, on the other hand I wasn’t quite sure what to do with. That is, of course, the precise reason why I just knew I had to create something with that!
When I think of roses, I think of Valentine’s Day and when I think of Valentine’s Day, I think of chocolate. So I figured why not make it all work together.
Some dark chocolate, a bit of cream and just a hint of rose water would be the perfect romantic ending to any meal. While Valentine’s Day has certainly come and gone, these truffles would be just the thing to round out a nice brunch as well.
The thing I love about using them as a brunch finale is that they aren’t too sweet, just sweet enough. They also aren’t too big, just big enough.
As you bite into the cute little package, you definitely feel that creamy decadence right away. Something about a truffle just does that to you.
And decadence and brunch are a bit of a match made in heaven. Then as you savor the chocolaty goodness you realize there is a bit of something unexpected there.
Of course you curiosity leads you to take that next bite and let the chocolate melt slowly on your tongue. That thing you can’t quite put your finger on is rose water. It’s just a bit floral and pairs perfectly with the chocolate.
I will warn you that a little bit of the rose water goes a long way and you want it to be a subtle addition to the chocolate that will leave them wanting more and not feeling like they “bit into an old lady at church” as my dad said when I might have possibly gone a smidge overboard on my first batch. Once I got the proportions in better control, this combination made for a really great treat. I hope you will give it a try!
Chocolate Rose Truffles
ingredients:
- 3/4 cup cream
- 10 oz good quality chocolate, we liked it with dark chocolate
- 1/2-1 tsp Nielsen-Massey Rose Water
- sprinkles, cocoa powder or ground up coconut for rolling
instructions:
How to cook Chocolate Rose Truffles
- Chop chocolate and place in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, bring cream to a low simmer. You do not want it to boil, just be plenty warm.
- Pour warm cream over chocolate and let sit for two minutes.
- Stir until creamy and smooth. If the chocolate is not melted through enough, you can place the bowl in the microwave for 10 second bursts, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth.
- Stir in the rose water. Start with 1/2 tsp and add a bit more at a time until you reach your desired flavor.
- Refrigerate chocolate for at least 2 hours. Then scoop a rounded teaspoonful and roll between hands to form a ball. It is best if you work quickly. If the chocolate gets too soft to work with, return it to the refrigerator until chilled through again and then keep working. Roll balls into sprinkles and place back into the refrigerator to set if needed.
- Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.
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Carole
Saturday 10th of February 2018
That pink! Thanks, Carlee
Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookies
Thursday 18th of May 2017
Guess who has a their first bottle ever of rose water just waiting for the perfect recipe to try it in?? I do! This is a great recipe for me to try out this rose water!
Carlee
Saturday 20th of May 2017
Perfect timing! I can't wait to try it in more recipes, but these were a great start!
Jessica Jarrell
Monday 15th of May 2017
Ooh, I love the addition of rosewater! And yes, your dad's response was hilarious! :-)
Carlee
Tuesday 16th of May 2017
That first batch was definitely a little floral, but did get eaten anyway. Though they are much more enjoyable if you don't overdo it! The chocolate and rose really are a great combination!
A Day in the Life on the Farm
Sunday 14th of May 2017
Your dad is so right....LOL... you need a very light hand with rosewater...just don't ask me how I know that because I can't come up with as clever a response as your dad.
Carlee
Tuesday 16th of May 2017
Ha! The overly rosey batch got eaten and didn't go to waste, but my dad didn't go back for a second one. One old lady was enough for him ;-)
Unknown
Wednesday 10th of May 2017
This chocolate-rose combination sounds perfect!
Carlee
Tuesday 16th of May 2017
Thank you! They really are great together!