Truffle Problems

Baking By cakefairy18 Updated 17 Feb 2006 , 4:09am by chocomama

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cakefairy18 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 1:54pm
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ok so i TRIED to make truffles...looks like i failed...

i used 2 cups of cream and like 32oz of chocolate and it's soooooo soft...it's been in the fridge overnight

at first i used 24 oz of choc, so yesterday i added more, but now, it's still soft at 32oz

can i still salvage the stuff?

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KHalstead Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 1:59pm
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mmmmmmm......don't know if you can salvage it..........i usually use like 1c. of cream for 12 oz. of chocolate......so I can't imagine why yours didn't stiffen up.....mine always does, it turns to a dense fudge in the fridge in just a couple hours. I don't know.......sorry.....

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cakefairy18 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:02pm
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it is like dense fudge, but i can scoop it into little truffles...i think its too soft for truffles

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hn87519 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:08pm
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At room tempature it will be softer than when it's cold. It should be very thick when it's cold.

Did you whip air into it? That would make it light and not dense.

What kind of chocolate did you use?

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cakefairy18 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:33pm
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i used semi sweet bakers choc...and half and half...i haven't whipped it...just made ganache and put it in the fridge

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hn87519 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:34pm
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You used half and half? That is your problem. You need to use whipping cream.

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cakefairy18 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:35pm
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crap!

what do i do with it now?

can i freeze it and then whip and use as a filling for a cake in a few weeks?

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princessjellybean Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:37pm
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hi cakefairy,
i cant help with your truffle issue(as i have never made any)...but i wanted to know where you buy your bakers chocolate from, i find it to be very expensive at $5 for an 8oz box. thanks

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cakefairy18 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:39pm
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crap!

what do i do with it now?

can i freeze it and then whip and use as a filling for a cake in a few weeks?

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hn87519 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:41pm
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Originally Posted by cakefairy18

crap!

what do i do with it now?

can i freeze it and then whip and use as a filling for a cake in a few weeks?




You could try it, but I would have a backup plan.

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cakefairy18 Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 2:49pm
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i think i'll try that...

Thanks for your help!

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Cake_Geek Posted 16 Feb 2006 , 3:55pm
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I would think you could add it to some buttercream and whip it to have a tasty chocolate bc.

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chocomama Posted 17 Feb 2006 , 4:09am
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I just purchased the book "The Art of Chocolate" and it really gives you step-by-step guides on how to make several types of truffles. I haven't tried them yet as I need to find some really good chocolate at a good price, but they look great and the book has very good reviews on Amazon. I was able to find a used edition there in like-new condition for only $3.95 and it usually retails for about $20, I believe. The book gives you tons of chocolate info and wonderful-looking recipes. It's worth a look. Good luck!

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