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David Nicholson Reserve (+ Truffles Recipe)

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Disclosure: We received a sample.

Looking for the perfect gift for him & her? How about a bottle of David Nicholson Reserve? Relax with a bottle of this 100 proof bourbon and some chocolate truffles made with David Nicholson Reserve.

Ingredients:

  • 9 oz. 60% dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream (or coconut milk for dairy free)
  • 2 tbsp bourbon

For Caramel Swirl:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/8 cup water
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp butter

For Coating:

  • Cacao powder
  • Sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Combine sugar and water for caramel in small saucepan on med. Heat for 10 min (1/4 cup sugar + 1/8 cup water)
  2. Add 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  3. Simmer 2 min, then add butter and remove caramel from heat
  4. Chop chocolate into small bits
  5. In a small saucepan heat 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream to simmer, remove from heat, pour over chopped chocolate in heat safe bowl
  6. Stir until smooth
  7. You may use the microwave in 15 second increments for additional melting help if necessary
  8. Let cool for 2 min and pour in bourbon, mix
  9. Swirl in about 2/3 of the caramel, marble style.
  10. Cover and place in fridge to chill for 1 hr
  11. Scoop out chocolate using a melon baller, roll gently between hands until round
  12. Coat in cacao or sprinkles by rolling ball on plate

Recipe courtesy of Brynn Houska
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Filed Under: Him, Recipes Tagged With: Bourbon, Chocolate, Truffles

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