Chocolate Rose Truffles and a Virtual Babyshower
Bite sized desserts are always a delight to eat. You don’t always want to dig in a huge slice of cake. Sometimes you need to enjoy melt in your mouth delicious Chocolate Rose Truffles.
Rose is such an exotic flavor. It is subtle yet so unique and beautiful. Rose is used a lot in Indian desserts. I was initially skeptical about pairing it with dark chocolate. But trust me, the result is divine.
And hence these Chocolate Rose Truffles are perfect to celebrate Kathy’s virtual babyshower. My friend Katherine, a fellow blogger at Loveinmyoven is expecting :). I love kids, especially babies and if we lived close-by, I would have surely volunteered to babysit for her. She has two adorable boys and I am so excited that she is expecting a girl this time!
It’s been a while I met all of these lovely people on Instagram and so I was more than happy when Kelly asked me to participate in this fun virtual babyshower with several other food bloggers.
Coming back to these Chocolate Rose Truffles. You don’t need any fancy equipment to make these little bites of heaven. Truffles are basically soft chocolate ganache balls. These ones are flavored with the aromatic Gulkand, also called as Rose Petal Jam. If you can’t find Gulkand, you can use Rosewater to flavor these truffles. But in case you don’t fancy rose, try these Bailey’s Chocolate Truffles for a deep and dark taste.
Truffles make for great gifts too. And these ones would make for a great romantic gift on Valentine’s. Roses are full of romance, aren’t they!
Chocolate Rose Truffles are the easiest and most delightful dessert to make. The exotic flavors of rose go so well with the deep rich flavors of chocolate.
- 300 grams Chopped Dark Chocolate
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Cream
- 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon Gulkand or Rose Petal Jam
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Essence
- 2 cups Dark chocolate chips
- 140 grams Chopped white chocolate
- 2 drops Pink Gel color
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Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring the cream to a near boil.
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Pour the cream over the chopped dark chocolate. Leave for 2-3 minutes. Stir with a spoon until the ganache is completely smooth and no lumps remain.
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Now add the Gulkand(Rose Petal Jam) and vanilla essence to the ganache. Mix well.
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Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for 40 minutes to an hour.
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Now using a heaped tablespoon at a time, roll the ganache into balls.
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Place the balls in the fridge for half an hour.
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For Coating- Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 second intervals. Now use a toothpick or fork to dip each truffle in the melted chocolate. Place on a sheet of parchment paper. You can cover the entry of toothpick with a drop of melted chocolate.
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Chill the dipped truffles for sometime in the refrigerator.
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For Garnish- Melt the chopped white chocolate in the microwave for 30 second intervals. Once melted add the pink color and stir it well to get a uniform color. Add this to a piping bag, cut the end and drizzle over the cooled truffles.
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Chill and enjoy.
- Serve at room temperature to best enjoy the creamy texture.
- The Total time doesn't include the time for refrigeration.
These Chocolate Rose Truffles have a delightful creamy texture and just melt in your mouth. The Rose Petal Jam(Gulkand) adds a lovely flavor to the chocolate.
I wish I could send a box of these truffles to Katherine, but since we live so far, I hope she enjoys this visual treat until she finds time to make these. Sending lots of hugs and kisses to you, Kathy :).
Meet our guest of honor: Katherine! Katherine blogs over at Love In My Oven and is the proud momma to two boys and a soon-to-arrive baby girl!!
You don’t need to know Katherine to join in the fun, just enjoy all of the pink themed recipes the bloggers are bringing to the party! Scroll down to see what the bloggers are sharing, and click on the links to hop over to their blogs to check their recipe out.
7-UP RASPBERRY PINK PUNCH from Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
BEET GOAT CHEESE PHYLLO ROLLS from Looney For Food
YUM YUM SHRIMP WONTON CUPS from Give it Some Thyme
ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE PASTA from Robust Recipes
PRETTY IN PINK PARTY MIX from Tiny Kitchen Capers
ROASTED BEET AND WHITE BEAN HUMMUS from Crumb Top Baking
79 Comments
Deepika,
These truffles looks so darn decadent. I had never heard of rose petal jam before, but it sounds like it adds a little exotic flavorto this rich truffles.
Thanks Cyn! They are rich yet so subtle ๐
These sound delicious Deepika! And they’d make a wonderful treat for baby shower favors!
Thank you so much! Have a great day ๐
So pretty! Of course, these chocolate rose truffles would not last one second in front of me! ๐
Haha! Thanks Kim..They got invisible soon enough in my home too!!
You and me both, with the rose treats! These look so delicious, Deepika! Have a wonderful weekend!
Hey Michelle! Thanks for the love! And I loved your cupcakes..That fruit and rose combo sounds lovely ๐
These look beautiful Deepika! Amazing pictures as always
Thank you Patrick ๐
I do like truffles, and I have experienced with flavors a lot. However, I’ve never combined dark chocolate with rose (either water or jam), and this looks and sounds amazing. Well done Deepika!
Thanks a lot Ben!!I am so glad you find this combo interesting..Since the time I have started following you, I have seen you experiment so much with new flavors and combos! I too inspiration from that ๐
Such elegant truffles! The rose flavor makes these so unique and definitely scrumptious!!
Thank you Liz!! They do have a unique taste that stays with you ๐
Beautiful pics D, the lighting and texture are so pretty, love the addition of gulkand, that’s some serious chocolate action, I swear I can eat copious amounts of these????
Haha! Thanks Jyo :). I might have overindulged in these too!
So pretty! I’ve never seen rose jam but I would seek some out to make these beautiful truffles!
Thanks Lisa! You could also use rose water or essence if you can find ๐
What cute little truffles! I love the addition of the rose petal jam. It makes it extra special for the occasion!
Thank you..I find them special too :). Glad to see you here Lily!
If I had two wishes, it would be that you DID live close enough to come hang (and babysit) and the other would be that I had a plate of these right next to me!! These are so yummy, and so pretty!! Thank you, Deepika!! I am so grateful for your being a part of this special little shower. Much love to you my dear!! XO
I was so excited and humbled to be able to participate and spread love with all these amazing bloggers! I wish you all the love Kathy.. Can’t wait to welcome your little princess ๐
How creative can this get? Gulkund truffles is beyond my wildest imagination!!! Time to order a jar now:)
Yippee!! Thanks for the love Maria!
These really are little bites of chocolate heaven! I say we plan a trip to visit Katherine (and babysit!) and you should bring a huge box of these beauties. Or maybe three boxes so no one has to share ๐
Hehe..I wish that was a possibility..I would definitely ask you to bring one of yours special layered cheesecake cakes!
What a perfect addition to the shower! They look so good and the rose does add that special little something.
Thanks Carlee :). I think they make a truffle really special!
These chocolate truffles look heavenly delicious and so pretty..
Thank you Neetha ๐
These truffles look absolutely beautiful Deepika. I have never seen Rose petal jam in stores here but it sounds delicious…going to be on the lookout for it now ๐
Thanks Ashika! I hope you can find it and try out these! Would love to know if you liked them!
I totally agree Deepika, sometimes I prefer a bite-sized treat to a big piece of cake. But I would definitely have to eat more than one of these truffles! They look so delicious and decadent!
You are so sweet Leanne! Thanks for the love :*
Rose flavour is beautiful and these truffles look just gorgeous.
Thanks Marie!!
These are stunning!! And I love that you used rose petal jam. So heavenly. I wish I had some right now!
Thanks Valerie!! Rose definitely makes them so special and fancy!
All mamas would be so lucky to be treated to this gorgeous confection! Beautiful and delicious!
Awww!!Thanks for the sweet compliment Annie :*
Lovely truffles! My mouth is watering just looking at these truffles, Deepika! They sound absolutely divine! I love the addition of the rose petal!
The Rose petal jam is what makes them so interesting! Thanks Laura ๐
Who can say no to truffles, especially when they are this pretty! How could you not smile just looking at them ๐ ?!
Thanks Dawn! You are too kind ๐
These pink chocolate truffles look so yummy! I can imagine they didn’t last long! Beautiful job.
Thank you Stephanie!
Love how these are such a quick and impressively delicious treat!!
Thanks Kim!
These look awesome! I’ve never had rose flavored…anything at least that I can remember. This recipe would be a great way to try it!
Definitely Matt!It is a very unique kind of flavor..but liked by most people ๐
Truffles, truffles, truffles.. where to begin? I love truffles and these are so beautiful and so elegantly flavored. I have never heard of Gulkand before oh the possibilities ๐ . Take care.
Thank you so much for the sweet comment Stacey! I am so glad you like them ๐
What a fun recipe for a baby shower! And easy to pop in your mouth too! Love the rose flavor. Thanks for joining the party ๐ XOXO
Thank you so much for inviting me Kelly! And you managed it so well.. you are like a superwoman.. managing a Cop job, the blog and this too!!
ahhh i love the pink drizzle! and rose petal jam?! that sounds so fancy and i need some asap to play around with (:
Haha..fancy indeed! Thanks Heather!
I love how easy truffles are to make! I always think of truffles as some really fancy, hard to make dessert…but not at all! I must admit that I haven’t cooked with rose petal jam very much, but now I’m intrigued. I’ll have to track some down (or order it on Amazon!) and play around a bit. These truffles look like something I’d see in a bakery display case! ๐
It’s so sweet of you to say that David???????? I would love to see what you come up with this jam????
You are so right, Deepika – bite sized desserts are always a winner! These look so perfect – the only problem is there’s no way I could stop with just one! Perfect for welcoming a new baby girl, too. ๐
Thanks for the love Monica????
These rose truffles are so darn cute! I wouldn’t want to eat them because they’re so cute. BWHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Yeah right. Who am I fooling? I would eat these tempting looking truffles in a nanosecond! They look amazing!
Haha! I would do the same..they are hard to resist???? Thanks Christina????
I can imagine the bursting of flavors in my mouth with the first bite. Chocolate and Rose …. perfect combination Deepika
Thank you Nidhi???????? The combo is actually Amazing!
These are so pretty Deepika, I bet dark chocolate and rose is a great combination! They look very impressive but love that they are easy to make too ๐
Thank you so much Hope???????? I hope you get to try them someday????
Mmmm…. sounds and looks delicious, I really wish if I can have some of them now.
Thanks so much Puja????
Rose and chocolate? Sounds intriguing. These truffles sound so fun, perfect for a pink themed baby shower! ๐
Thanks a bunch Emily???????? I am glad you like them!
I’m imagining the joy one will bask in with a bite of these truffles! The burst of gulkhand must be delightful! Genius sweetheart! Love it:) They look so pretty too:)
Thanks for all the love Divya???????? I wish I could be as creative as you???? I keep trying????????????
These are wonderful! But I’m are I’ve told you that before.
Thanks Camila!
I love the rose/chocolate combo for truffles. And these are so pretty, they would make the most adorable gifts!
Thank you Tracy ๐
This looks so amazing. But I guess the key here is to make sure you buy really quality ingredients
Yes always! All recipes give a much different and amazing result with better quality ingredients! Just try a recipe with a better Vanilla extract and be amazed with the flavor difference ????
Hi Deepika, first of all thank you so much for this lovable truffles. I like the truffles, and I have encountered with flavors a great deal. Be that as it may, I’ve never consolidated dim chocolate with rose (either water or jam), and this looks and sounds astounding.