[Valentine recipe] SHOCHU X's finest truffle chocolate
Valentine's Day is coming soon.
Introducing the finest chocolate recipe that is perfect as a gift for your loved ones.
You can easily make it using only SHOCHU X shochu and ingredients available at supermarkets.
If you make it with ``Kijina'', you will get a mellow and flavorful chocolate with the sweetness of barley.
If you make it with ``Kirasei'', it will taste like whiskey chocolate with a faint woody scent.
If you make it with ``Rinwa'', you will get the umami and sharp taste of barley, with a pleasant lingering aftertaste.
Please try it with your favorite shochu.
--- Ingredients (for 9-12 pieces)---
- For ganache
・1 tablespoon of shochu
・2 chocolate bars (100g)
・Fresh cream 40-50cc
- For coating
・1 chocolate bar (50g)
- For finishing
・Appropriate amount of unsweetened cocoa powder
*1 tablespoon of shochu has a weak alcohol content. If you like a strong taste with alcohol, please try adjusting the amount.
*You can use any chocolate bar of your choice, but we recommend a high cacao type with 50% to 70% cacao.
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1. Separate the chocolate bars for ganache and coating and chop them finely.
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2. Heat the cream in a small pot over low heat until just before boiling, add the chocolate and shochu for the ganache, and mix well until smooth and glossy.
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3. Line a plate with plastic wrap, use a spoon to divide into bite-sized pieces, and chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes. (It is okay if the shape is not perfect at this time)
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4. Remove from the refrigerator, shape into a ball with your hands, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
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5. Melt the chocolate bar for coating in the microwave for about 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds, dip it in the ganache from step 4, and chill it again in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
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6. Sprinkle with cocoa powder and it's done.
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Why not try making your own shochu chocolate as a gift for someone who loves alcohol, or as a reward for yourself who works hard every day?
If you make it, we would be happy if you could post it on SNS using "#ShochuChocolate".