Pink Champagne Truffles for Dog’n Bird Artful Wedding

You know the old saying “two heads are better than one”?  This was certainly the case when I collaborated with Bird,  the creator of Dog ‘n Bird Artful Wedding.  Come check out her beautiful site and the recipe I developed for her innovative idea: The Wedding Toast Truffle.

Note: Several people have asked for the recipe because the Dog ‘n Bird site is no longer in operation. A very nice commenter helped me locate the original truffle recipe. Enjoy!

Sprinkle Bakes’ Wedding Toast Truffles      

                                                                                                                                 [click for printable recipe]

Ingredients:

– 7 oz. high quality white chocolate, chopped

– 1 cup pink champagne such as KORBEL Brut Rosé

– 2 tbsp heavy cream

– 1 tsp red flavored gelatin (strawberry or raspberry)

– Confectioners sugar

Directions:

1. Pour the pink champagne into a small saucepan and bring
to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until champagne has reduced to 1 teaspoon.
Set aside and let cool slightly.

2. Set a heat proof bowl over a small pot of simmering
water. Add the heavy cream and champagne reduction to the bowl and stir until
combined and hot. Gradually add the white chocolate and stir until melted and
smooth.

3. Sprinkle over the gelatin and mix with a rubber spatula
until combined. Mixture will thicken slightly and a little of the cocoa butter
may rise to the top (pour this off). Cover and chill.

4. Check for firmness at 5-10 minutes. This mixture firms up
quickly and should not be left in the refrigerator for too long.

5. Roll the scooped chocolate with your hands into small
balls (about the size of a large grape) and roll into powdered sugar. Serve
truffles in fancy candy foils with a glass of champagne for the toast.

Makes 12 small toasting truffles.

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Unknown
Unknown
13 years ago

omg, they sound (and look!) so good!

hugs! Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
party inspiration

kirsty
kirsty
13 years ago

They look lovely! Quick question, the red gelatin, is that the same as jelly crystals?

ImplausibleYarn
ImplausibleYarn
13 years ago

Ohhhh, thats pretty brilliant. Somebody needs to throw a party soon.

The Urban Baker
The Urban Baker
13 years ago

lovely photo! evokes such a nice emotion!

Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot
Lindsey @ Hot Polka Dot
13 years ago

These look lovely, Heather! I love the look of them in the champaigne glass and they're so deliciously pink.

jen duncan
jen duncan
13 years ago

Wow. WOW! You are SO GOOD. I can't tell you how much I look forward to your beautiful and delicious looking posts. My mini donut pans are heading this way for a baby shower treat next weekend. You are an inspiration!

Unknown
Unknown
13 years ago

gorgeous

Gloria
Gloria
13 years ago

Oh my, Heather. These look so pretty. I am going to head on over there to check out the blog and the recipe. That is a gorgeous picture too. Did you take it?
Best regards,
Gloria

Heather Baird
Heather Baird
13 years ago

Thanks so much for all the sweet comments!

Hi Kirsty,

The gelatin I used is the plain ol' store-bought flavored gelatin, such as Jello brand. Chocolate coloring oils are sold online and in specialty stores and a few drops of red would do the trick if you'd prefer. I used red gelatin because it is accessible to everyone, and it isn't very noticeable flavor wise.

Thanks for your question!

Heather Baird
Heather Baird
13 years ago

Thank you Gloria! Yes, I did take the picture. Photography is a close 2nd to baking as my favorite hobby. 🙂

kirsty
kirsty
13 years ago

Thanks for clarifying that Heather. Sometimes the different terms between the USA and Australia can be confusing.

Ingrid_3Bs
Ingrid_3Bs
13 years ago

Will do!
~ingrid

Baking Barrister
Baking Barrister
13 years ago

Those look gorgeous and the recipe is making me salivate.

Johnny
Johnny
13 years ago

Delicious! They look and sound fantastic. We've got some pretty good pink bubblies here in NZ that would go well with that recipe. Might have to give it a go!
Oh and now you've inspired me to buy a mini donut pan…just looking to see if anyone actually sells them here.

Anonymous
Anonymous
13 years ago

Awesome! This is such a creative and delicious sounding truffle.

Gloria
Gloria
13 years ago

Hi, Heather. Believe it or not, I came back to look at that gorgeous pink truffle again, just because it is so beautiful!!! So now I saw the answer to my question… well, you are doubly-blessed: you bake wonderfully, and are a first class photographer too!
Best,
Gloria

Lisa
Lisa
13 years ago

Purty pink! 🙂

Cat
Cat
13 years ago

Heather, as always, your pictures make me want to lick my computer screen (well, nearly!!). Not only does everything look pretty, it looks like it would taste fabulous!!

I don't know if you ever partake in such things, but I gave you an 'award' on my blog today (20 August) – please see:

http://weezdabadcats.blogspot.com

As always, looking forward to what you will prepare next!!

Take care, Cat

Anonymous
Anonymous
13 years ago

I just found this site, and this post. I love this idea and would love to know more. However the links no longer work.

KAT
neko_unit02@yahoo.com

jan
jan
13 years ago

I also tried the link and it doesnt work. Would it be possible to get the recipe. They are soo cute. Thank you.

jan

olson5@juno.com

Anonymous
Anonymous
12 years ago

Snowed in at home with nothing to do but to shovel and bake, I came across your site and was enthralled with your photos, recipes, stories etc… I too started salivating at the pictures and wanted to make the pink truffles on this winter day rather than shovel. I also tried the link for the recipe and it was unavailable. Is it possible for you to re-post the recipe? Thank you.

Kris
bunnysx@yahoo.com

Michelle McCandless
Michelle McCandless
12 years ago

So very sad that the Pink Champagne Truffle recipe isn't available! Any chance at a repost?

Heather Baird
Heather Baird
12 years ago

Hey all! So sorry I have not posted. Currently trying to get in touch with Dog'n Bird site manager to see if she will send me the recipe. I no longer have the recipe since I made this specifically for Dog'n bird wedding site.

If she doesn't want it posted here I may have to email you all separately – so send me your email address via the contact button (little envelope) here in the upper right hand corner.

Anonymous
Anonymous
12 years ago

Hi! I was hoping we could get you to post the recipe on your blog since the link seems to have gone inactive. Thanks!

Kristen J.
Kristen J.
12 years ago

Hi all! I too clicked on the link only to find it dead and gone. Bummer. After some googling, I was able to find this post where some other blogger reposted it: http://chicncheapliving.blogspot.com/2010/09/recipe-styling-and-sumptuous-white.html

Heather Baird
Heather Baird
12 years ago

Recipe is up! Thanks all!

Anonymous
Anonymous
11 years ago

Don't try and cover with chocolate….my brilliant idea melted the center, tasted awesome but didn't look pretty enough to use