This giveaway is now closed. But be sure to scroll down for the amazing truffle recipe!!!
I love Scharffen Berger. Why, you may wonder? Maybe because they sent me free chocolate to make these amazing truffles. Or maybe because their milk chocolate is absolutely to DIE for, so rich, yet so creamy…how is it even possible? Or maybe just because it’s fun to say their name. Scharffen Berger. Scharffen Berger. Scharffen Berger. Fun, right?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, Scharffen Berger is hosting a giveaway! One randomly-selected winner will win a copy of the cookbook Essence of Chocolate: Recipes for Baking and Cooking with Fine Chocolate, in addition to a Scharffen Berger 9.7-oz 99% Cacao Unsweetened Baking Bar and a 70% Cacao Bittersweet Baking Bar to get you started with your gourmet chocolate baking!
To enter the contest, simply add a comment to this post by Midnight PT, Tuesday, February 16. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 16. Good luck!
Click (more…) below for the Scotch Truffle Hearts recipe pictured in this post, just one of the amazing recipes from the cookbook you just might win!
Scotch Truffle Hearts
Recipe contributed to the book Essence of Chocolate: Recipes for Baking and Cooking with Fine Chocolate by Alice Medrich. From the book: Since we began Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, Cocolat founder Alice Medrich has been a constant help, ready to lend a hand with everything from bean tasting to recipe tasting. We’re especially honored to have Alice’s chocolate recipes in our book because both of us are fans of her chocolate confections, which she first began selling in Berkeley in the 1970s. These chocolates have a thin dark shell around a decadently soft center, underscored with the warmth and fragrance of a single-malt Scotch. Alice recommends that you mix this ganache gently with a spatula rather than vigorously with a whisk. Because the chocolate coating is not tempered, the hearts must be stored in the refrigerator to keep them from discoloring or blooming. Enjoy them cold, right from the refrigerator, or let them sit at room temperature for a half an hour or so, to bring up the flavors of the chocolate and the Scotch.- 7 ounces 62% semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp. single-malt Scotch
- 12 ounces 82% extra dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)Line an 8X8 inch 2-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, overlapping the top slightly, and set out a fine-mesh strainer.
Place the 62% chocolate in a medium bowl and set aside.
In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate, and stir gently with a heatproof spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Do not whisk or splash the mixture by stirring too briskly, or the texture of the chocolates will be cakey and granular. Add the Scotch and stir just to incorporate. (Jane note: I left out the Scotch b/c I didn’t have it on hand and they came out very delicious just the same!)
Strain the ganache into the prepared pan. Tilt the pan to level the ganache. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Transfer the pan of the ganache to the refrigerator to soften for 20 minutes. Choose a baking sheet of dish that will fit in your freezer and line it with parchment paper.
Place a sheet of foil about 12 inches long on your work surface. Remove the ganach, using the foil that you used to line the pan to help lift it. Invert it onto the clean sheet of foil. Peel the foil from the bottom.
Using a 1 1/2-inch heart-shaped cutter, cut out hearts as close together as possible to avoid excessive amounts of scraps, and transfer to the prepared pan. (Jane note: I found a set of heart cutters for fondant made by Wilton at Michaels – the hearts were 3 sizes, which was helpful in making a lot of hearts with little scraps. The leftover chocolate I rolled into round balls to make a more traditionally-shaped truffle.) If the ganache becomes too soft to work with, cover with plastic wrap and return to the freezer to harden.
Once all of the hearts are cut, cover with plastic wrap and freeze until very hard, at least 4 hours or overnight. (At this point the hearts can be placed in a an airtight container and frozen for up to 2 months.)
TO COAT THE HEARTS: Choose a baking sheet or pan that will fit in your refrigerator and line with parchment paper.
Melt the 82% chocolate and stir until smooth. Cool to 100-105 degrees F. (Jane note – I melted the chocolate over a double boiler. The chocolate was quite warm and took some time to come down in temperature. At 109 degrees it started to harden, so I would recommend working with it around 115 degrees – I had no problems with it melting the truffles.)
Put the bowl of melted chocolate next to the prepared baking pan.
Remove the hearts from the freezer one small batch at a time. Place a heart in the center of the bowl of chocolate and, using a dipping fork or table fork, flip it over and push it under the surface of the chocolate to coat completely. Slip the fork under the center and lift the heart out of the chocolate, tap the fork on the side of the bowl so any excess chocolate drips back into the bowl, and then wipe the bottom of the fork on the edge of the bowl and set the heart on the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining hearts. (Jane note: These directions were spot on and it was actually pretty easy to do if you follow them. I did need to zap the dipping chocolate twice in the process to remelt it a bit.)
Use a small fine-mesh strainer or shaker to dust the hearts with the cocoa. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until the chocolate has hardened. (Jane note: the chocolate hardened FAST…so if you’re going to put toppings on (cocoa, powdered sugar, decorative sugar crystals, sea salt) you gotta get them on there quickly!)
The hearts can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Makes 30-36 hearts.
(Last note from Jane! Remember when I had trouble making truffles in the past? The way they do it in this Scharffen Berger recipe worked like a charm. Freezing the chocolate in the pan for a while, then putting in the fridge for 20 minutes before forming the shapes made the chocolate very workable and I was far less frustrated than my previous attempt.)
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I absolutely LOVE truffles but they’re so expensive to buy. I would love to try my hand at making them!
Comment by Desiree G — February 9, 2010 @ 7:02 pm
These truffles look so yummy!
Comment by Scorpio Woman — February 9, 2010 @ 7:03 pm
Sounds absolutely decadent. I am an admitted chocoholic and was searching for a great Valentines Day recipe for my honey when I came across your post. Truffles it is! Thanks for the inspiration and the amazing images
Comment by Laura — February 9, 2010 @ 7:05 pm
Thanks for trying it without the scotch! The kids wanted to make truffles so I will try out this recipe. The photos are amazing.
Comment by Jenny McCulloch — February 9, 2010 @ 7:08 pm
Bring on the chocolate!!
Comment by Angelica — February 9, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
Here’s to hoping!
Comment by Leslie — February 9, 2010 @ 7:10 pm
Oh my gosh, those truffles look beautiful. Truffles are my serious weakness. They are my FAVORITE way to eat chocolate.
Comment by Anna — February 9, 2010 @ 7:10 pm
woo-hoo!! chocolate!!
Comment by Jamie Busch — February 9, 2010 @ 7:13 pm
I NEED more chocolate in my life!
Comment by Cora — February 9, 2010 @ 7:15 pm
I’m a man who loves truffles. There, I’ve said it. And I’m not ashamed.
I’ve even made truffles a time or two. I’m that secure in my masculinity.
Comment by Corbin — February 9, 2010 @ 7:20 pm
Beautiful truffles Jane! Wow!
So…you probably know how I feel about dark chocolate…but I have lots of friends and family who would appreciate it if I knew how to make lovely Scharffen Berger confections!
Comment by Nikki CB — February 9, 2010 @ 7:21 pm
Yum! I love dark chocolate…but no one else in my family does. I guess I’d have to eat it all myself…what a shame!
Comment by Amanda — February 9, 2010 @ 7:22 pm
Mmm mmmm good!Mmmm
Comment by Emily — February 9, 2010 @ 7:25 pm
Chocolate is definitely one of my favorite food groups. Truffles have been on my to do list for a while, I can’t wait to try!
Comment by Lacey — February 9, 2010 @ 7:28 pm
I looooove chocolate and try making some mighty fine chocolates here at home. Another few ideas would be welcomed here! I’ll have to try your posted recipe this week.
Comment by Dottie — February 9, 2010 @ 7:31 pm
If I could do backflips, I’d be doing them now. Those look delicious!
Comment by Beth — February 9, 2010 @ 7:32 pm
Great contest.
Comment by Danielle — February 9, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
Sweet! Oh, wait. Semi-sweet!
Nice work, as always, Jane.
Comment by John - Mormon Foodie — February 9, 2010 @ 7:35 pm
Love, love, love chocolate!!!
Comment by Marj — February 9, 2010 @ 7:45 pm
I want it now!
Comment by lizbeth — February 9, 2010 @ 7:47 pm
we made truffles for Christmas, but I’d never thought about making them into cute shapes. the possibilities are endless!
Comment by Suzi — February 9, 2010 @ 7:49 pm
nothing like a little chocolate to make a snow storm even more inviting. send them my way, please!
Comment by megan — February 9, 2010 @ 7:49 pm
O.K. I HAVE to win this time. I really really love their chocolate more than anyone else in the world. It’s true. Their 62% Nibby is my lifeline. No joke. Pick me!
Comment by Natalee Maynes — February 9, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Fun! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Comment by Kristy — February 9, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
My wife needs this for her chocolate addiction. Seriously, I’d totally score if I won this for her.
Comment by Rob Maynes — February 9, 2010 @ 7:53 pm
Would love some chocolate coming my way.
Comment by Phyllis Page — February 9, 2010 @ 7:54 pm
As a child I loved white choclate but now hands down favorite is dark chocolate. And truffles–my absolute favorite!
Comment by Daryl — February 9, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
Scharffenberger is the best!!! I just ordered a 6 pound block off their site, so I need the book! For all you who think you don’t like dark chocolate, you haven’t had scharffen berger!
Comment by Any — February 9, 2010 @ 7:58 pm
I love chocolate!!!!
Comment by Valerie Gathright — February 9, 2010 @ 8:04 pm
I’ll take chocolate any day. Thanks!
Comment by Erica — February 9, 2010 @ 8:06 pm
Looks delicious!!
Comment by Linn — February 9, 2010 @ 8:09 pm
chocolate
Comment by Robin R — February 9, 2010 @ 8:11 pm
Wow, I shouldn’t have checked this right before bed. Now all I can think about is chocolate…
Comment by Brittany — February 9, 2010 @ 8:12 pm
Yummy! I am a HUGE chocoholic and love Scharffen Berger!
Comment by Amy — February 9, 2010 @ 8:14 pm
hmmm…wonder if i’ll win;-)
Comment by annemarie — February 9, 2010 @ 8:15 pm
the only thing better than chocolate is sharing it!
Comment by Nikki Kinowski — February 9, 2010 @ 8:15 pm
Those look so incredibly delicious – I love the heart shape!
Comment by Melissa — February 9, 2010 @ 8:17 pm
The heart-shaped truffles are beautiful & I look forward to trying the recipe.
Comment by Lori C. — February 9, 2010 @ 8:25 pm
Ahhhhhhhhh pleaseeeeeeeeee pick me
I love scharffen berger chocolate!
Comment by Shawna — February 9, 2010 @ 8:25 pm
Nice job, Jane!
Comment by Sarah — February 9, 2010 @ 8:34 pm
Those are fantastic… I’m going to try and do some impressing this weekend with those for sure. Keep posting for us!
Comment by Jamie — February 9, 2010 @ 8:37 pm
mmmmmm… Yay for chocolate!
Comment by Amy — February 9, 2010 @ 8:38 pm
Chocolate makes life worth living!!!
Comment by Holly — February 9, 2010 @ 8:40 pm
Ohhhhh my. I would love to win that…!
Comment by Kelly — February 9, 2010 @ 8:41 pm
Chocolate and I are good friends…bring it on!
Comment by Jessica — February 9, 2010 @ 8:41 pm
LOVE chocolate!
Comment by Karen — February 9, 2010 @ 8:42 pm
To a person who thinks good chocolate comes in a bag and is candy coated in pretty colors with an alphabet letter printed in white on the top, this sounds like an adventure that I need to explore, oh great, wise, clever truffle maker!
Comment by Helen Naylor — February 9, 2010 @ 8:45 pm
Those look beautiful! I would probably gain 20 pounds if I won…but it’s worth it!
Comment by Rachel — February 9, 2010 @ 8:48 pm
Making truffles would be great if I could find a really easy way to dip them in the melted chocolate. They keep melting in the hot chocolate and if I let it cool it gets lumpy. So tasty though!
Comment by Samantha — February 9, 2010 @ 8:52 pm
i can do chocolate once this baby is out! pick me!
Comment by Adrianne Campbell — February 9, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
Your truffles look fabulous! Oh yeah….and did I tell you how much I LOVE chocolate. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Comment by Michele Wang — February 9, 2010 @ 9:03 pm
Yummmm…. I love chocolate!!!
Comment by Christina — February 9, 2010 @ 9:11 pm
These look absolutely delicious. I may have to try this out as my guilty pleasure this valentine’s day. Thank you TWFD, you provide such wonderful ideas, and have inspired me to plan my weekly meals. Keep it up!
Comment by Kasie — February 9, 2010 @ 9:21 pm
I have never made truffles because, well, I’ve been too afraid to. But these look DELICIOUS!! I would love to learn how to create some of my own!
Comment by Stella — February 9, 2010 @ 9:25 pm
So glad @JylMomIF told me about your blog! I am a slave to Scharffen Berger. Randomly enough, I used to live in Tokyo and could buy bars of Scharffen Berger at the pharmacy I went to. Those bars were a ray of familiar sunshine! Beautiful truffles!
Comment by Fuji Mama — February 9, 2010 @ 9:40 pm
Your hard work paid off! Those are beautiful truffles
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Comment by Jyl Johnson Pattee — February 9, 2010 @ 9:41 pm
I think there might me some room in my diet for truffles.
Comment by Natasha — February 9, 2010 @ 9:44 pm
I’d like to try that recipe without the scotch as well. i’m glad they tasted great without it!
Comment by Julia — February 9, 2010 @ 9:47 pm
Jane – is there ANYTHING you don’t ROCK at? I’m always amazed…and those truffles look insane!
Comment by Tiffany Golden — February 9, 2010 @ 10:00 pm
I was just reminded of Scharffen Berger when I watched Julie and Julia for first time this weekend. Oooohhhh…I just love their chocolate and I remembered learning of this brand of chocolate when I went into a Williams & Sonoma store. hmmmmm…I’ve never tried my hand at making truffles…I’d love to, though!!!
Comment by Anna E. — February 9, 2010 @ 10:08 pm
I love these truffles! So yummy!
Comment by stefanie — February 9, 2010 @ 10:20 pm
You had me at chocolate!
I love Scharffen Berger chocolate, and I really enjoyed meeting the people from SB at BlogHer Food in SF. Of course, I really liked meeting the chocolate bars with almonds and sea salt!
– LTV Mom
Comment by Laptop TV Mom — February 9, 2010 @ 10:24 pm
Too bad chocolate is gross…
I keep trying to convince myself.
Comment by Cuyler — February 9, 2010 @ 10:28 pm
I tried to make truffles one time… maybe I didnt have the Sharfen Berger chocolate!
Comment by Corinne Bos — February 9, 2010 @ 10:31 pm
Those truffles look fabulous! I would love to try them!
Comment by Jennie T — February 9, 2010 @ 10:34 pm
That looks delicious!
Comment by Rynell — February 9, 2010 @ 10:37 pm
please.
Comment by Lindsay — February 9, 2010 @ 10:49 pm
I’ve never tried to make this kind of chocolate dessert. I leave the truffles to my sister, but if I win I’ll make an exception.
Comment by andrea p — February 9, 2010 @ 10:52 pm
Oh thank you for the chance to win the book. And the truffles are something I may just make Sunday
Comment by Tara — February 9, 2010 @ 11:00 pm
I LOVE Scharrfen Berger chocolate. It is the ultimate chocolate for baking!!! And, if you can part with it, the ultimate gift.
Comment by Jennifer S. — February 9, 2010 @ 11:02 pm
I love chocolate! Those truffles look absolutely amazing. Thank you for the chance to win.
Comment by Andrea MacDonald — February 9, 2010 @ 11:03 pm
I love chocolate, those look so good!
Comment by Kylee Duff — February 9, 2010 @ 11:05 pm
Yum! Chocolate! YUM YUM YUM!!! Just licking the computer screen trying to get a taste of those truffles.
Comment by Anita — February 9, 2010 @ 11:32 pm
Is there anything better than chocolate????
Comment by Sherri Knobloch — February 9, 2010 @ 11:47 pm
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Oh how fun. I love Scharffen Berger chocolate, and I am sure the recipe book would be great. The heart truffles are the cutest idea. I can’t wait to try it.
Comment by Dyan — February 10, 2010 @ 12:28 am
Truffles! Yum!
Comment by Belle — February 10, 2010 @ 2:00 am
Looking forward to trying these!
Comment by Sue — February 10, 2010 @ 4:03 am
Scharffen Berger is my absolute favorite! Great taste, great name!
Comment by Mar — February 10, 2010 @ 4:18 am
you’re truffles look amazing! i can’t wait to try them out!
Comment by anne marie — February 10, 2010 @ 5:27 am
I LOVE CHOCOLATE!
Comment by JP — February 10, 2010 @ 6:13 am
so pretty! I have never tried to make truffles before, but I do love to eat them.
Comment by Katie @ goodLife {eats} — February 10, 2010 @ 6:21 am
I adore truffles!
Comment by ShanB — February 10, 2010 @ 6:22 am
i love your truffles
) i wonder this book and i need it 
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Comment by zarpandit — February 10, 2010 @ 6:27 am
YUM! They look delish!
Comment by Caitlin — February 10, 2010 @ 6:30 am
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm……………….
Comment by Kari — February 10, 2010 @ 6:54 am
dark chocolate! mmmm
Comment by Rachel P. — February 10, 2010 @ 6:56 am
Those look wonderful!
Comment by Lindsay — February 10, 2010 @ 6:56 am
Happy valentine’s day everyone!
Comment by Estela — February 10, 2010 @ 7:03 am
mmm…I love chocolate!
Comment by Karie — February 10, 2010 @ 7:12 am
Oh this looks like fun to make. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Comment by Soybeanlover — February 10, 2010 @ 7:12 am
Those truffles look wonderful!!
Comment by Tracy — February 10, 2010 @ 7:35 am
I want to eat it right now. I may have to reach into the pantry for some chocolate even though it’s only 6:30 am.
Comment by Robin — February 10, 2010 @ 7:38 am
I would love love love to win this!!
Comment by Nora — February 10, 2010 @ 7:38 am
Mmm. Chocolate.
Comment by Jenny — February 10, 2010 @ 7:40 am
Truffles are fun and easy to make and are definitely impressive. Chocolate (THANK THE HEAVENS) has been one of the few things that I’ve been able to stomach throughout my pregnancy so far so a cookbook with new recipes to play with would be perfect!
Comment by Melanie M. — February 10, 2010 @ 7:43 am
Yummy!
Comment by Emma — February 10, 2010 @ 7:44 am
I love Sharfenberger, too!
Comment by Deb J — February 10, 2010 @ 7:45 am
Awesome giveaway! I would love to win!! Thanks!
Comment by Rebecca — February 10, 2010 @ 7:50 am
Just what i needed!
Comment by Teresa R — February 10, 2010 @ 7:51 am
I could say that this pregnancy is causing my chocolate cravings, but who am I kidding? I always crave chocolate! A delicious giveaway
Comment by Michaela — February 10, 2010 @ 7:56 am
Wow, these look delicious! Oh, the things I would make with this chocolate.
Comment by Becca — February 10, 2010 @ 8:01 am
I think I could use this in my life!
Comment by Spitfire — February 10, 2010 @ 8:05 am
YUM! These look delicious… and perfect for a snow day!
Comment by Shelly K — February 10, 2010 @ 8:09 am
I am seriously impressed by your truffle-making skills!!
Comment by Hillary @ Team O — February 10, 2010 @ 8:28 am
Mmmm…chocolate!
Comment by Auntie Barb — February 10, 2010 @ 8:30 am
So beautiful, fresh, and delicious!Going to taste out someting new with the help of your recipe.Great share!
Comment by cookeaze — February 10, 2010 @ 8:45 am
Can’t wait to try the truffles. Chocolate IS a food group all of it’s own!
Comment by Melissa — February 10, 2010 @ 8:48 am
I’ve been wanting to try to make truffles at home for a while now. These look amazing!
Comment by Beth G — February 10, 2010 @ 9:04 am
Those truffles look amazing!
Comment by Heather — February 10, 2010 @ 9:12 am
Perfect giveaway for Valentines Day!
Comment by Collette — February 10, 2010 @ 9:14 am
Ooooh! I hope I win!
Comment by CoolBoy — February 10, 2010 @ 9:17 am
This is a sweet giveaway! Oh, here’s to hoping that I might, might win.
I’m a little jealous that your truffles turned out so gorgeous, by the way.
Comment by Melissa — February 10, 2010 @ 9:30 am
I adore chocolate! But t can be so expensive for the really really god kinds…but it would be great if I won this..ahhhh
Comment by Lily — February 10, 2010 @ 9:31 am
Ooh, I love truffles! Great recipe!
Thanks for the giveaway!
Comment by Karly — February 10, 2010 @ 9:37 am
I love truffles. Actually I’d take chocolate in just about any form!
Comment by Karen — February 10, 2010 @ 9:51 am
Ooooo thank you for this opportunity to win a cookbook that every woman on this planet needs and for the truffle recipe! These look amazing…. I might have to slip the recipe to my honey as a hint
Comment by BeccaV — February 10, 2010 @ 10:21 am
How cool – something to make that doesn’t have gluten or wheat that is scrumptious as well as elegant – thanks!
Comment by Colleen — February 10, 2010 @ 10:21 am
Gorgeous truffles – can I be your valentine?
Comment by robyn — February 10, 2010 @ 10:23 am
Wow, those truffles look amazing! I’m sure my fiance would love them!
Comment by Katherine — February 10, 2010 @ 10:38 am
AWWW…I love to bake, but I’ve never been able to perfect the art of the truffle! Probably because I’m not using the right kind of chocolate! I’m definitely going to try these out and hopefully I’ll at least be a winner in my husbands eyes!!
Comment by Jaren — February 10, 2010 @ 10:44 am
Mmmmm, your treats look delicious! This is such a great give-away. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your family
Comment by Sarah — February 10, 2010 @ 11:14 am
i’m in for some chocolate!!!
Comment by christy — February 10, 2010 @ 11:33 am
All those look absolutely delicious. I could really go for some chocolate right now.
Comment by Sean — February 10, 2010 @ 11:57 am
Those truffles look wonderful and delicious. I’m thinking I might have to make some for my honey for Valentine’s…
Comment by Amy — February 10, 2010 @ 12:02 pm
These look amazing!! I made some salted caramel truffles the other day but these might have those beat!!
Comment by Corina — February 10, 2010 @ 12:07 pm
I really want to give truffle making a try but I’ve been a little hestiant. This would give me the necessary boost.
Comment by Marielle — February 10, 2010 @ 12:09 pm
Love me soem chocolate!
Comment by Natasha P. — February 10, 2010 @ 12:10 pm
Hi, Jane, you know how much I love chocolates!!
Comment by Barbara Ann Baker — February 10, 2010 @ 12:21 pm
Mmmm….Scharffen Berger, Happy Valentine’s Day to me!
I’d love to make some truffles to share.
A sprinkle of grey sea salt is my favorite addition to chocolate.
Comment by Torrie — February 10, 2010 @ 12:23 pm
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a truffle to answer that craving we all sometimes get when things get a little stressful… Having something to create, and a delicious result to answer that craving is just the best remedy! Thank you Scharffen Berger — for producing just the best varieties of Chocolate ever!
Comment by Cindy Brink — February 10, 2010 @ 12:40 pm
yum! hope I win.
Comment by alice chung — February 10, 2010 @ 12:51 pm
YUMMY! I will definitely be putting these on my “list” of things to try out.
Comment by Bronwyn — February 10, 2010 @ 12:55 pm
Those truffles look delicious! And I could use a good chocolate cookbook
Comment by Shelley — February 10, 2010 @ 1:11 pm
I love chocolate way too much! Looking at those truffles got my mouth watering!
Comment by Malerie — February 10, 2010 @ 1:23 pm
Yum! I love the different toppings you sprinkled on the truffles!
Comment by Lauren — February 10, 2010 @ 1:24 pm
I guess I am not the only one that loves chocolate… I used to make truffles when I was in high school, (free ingredients from mom!!) But it has been so long, I think truffles and I need a reunion!
Comment by shantel garner johnson — February 10, 2010 @ 1:34 pm
I love chocolate!
Comment by TaraLP — February 10, 2010 @ 1:35 pm
I love chocolate! This week I am making raspberry cheesecake brownies for my husband for valentines day and next week the chocoloate panacotta I was meant to make weeks ago ( I have reason for making it this time as it is my sisters birthday therefore I should do it).
Comment by Geraldine — February 10, 2010 @ 1:36 pm
Those look amazing, I would love to try and make those!
Comment by Nicole — February 10, 2010 @ 2:01 pm
I would LOVE this cookbook. So many recipes.
Comment by Sara P. — February 10, 2010 @ 2:19 pm
I love chocolate!! nuff said.
Comment by Aileen — February 10, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
I LOVE some chocolate!
Thank you for doing this giveaway!
Comment by Lindsey — February 10, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
Those truffles look amazing!
Comment by Kristen — February 10, 2010 @ 2:36 pm
Chocolate is one of the best Valentine’s gifts and Scharffen Berger IS THE BEST. Hit me!
Comment by Gina von — February 10, 2010 @ 2:42 pm
Chocolate makes the world go round.
Comment by Elaine — February 10, 2010 @ 2:47 pm
yummy yummy chocolate.
Comment by Brittney — February 10, 2010 @ 2:50 pm
I have a feeling you are going to pick me.
Comment by Candra — February 10, 2010 @ 3:08 pm
Yummy, Happy Valentine’s Day to me!
Comment by Sam — February 10, 2010 @ 3:12 pm
LOVE Chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Maggie Wright — February 10, 2010 @ 3:32 pm
Those truffles look so scrumptious! The little hearts get me in the Valentine’s mood. Hope I win!
Comment by Renee — February 10, 2010 @ 3:34 pm
Love the technique in this recipe!
Comment by Amanda — February 10, 2010 @ 4:01 pm
Chocolate?!?! I am sooo there!
Thanks!
Comment by kidkopf — February 10, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
Mmmmm! Chocolate! The hearts are super cute!
Comment by Maria — February 10, 2010 @ 4:08 pm
you can never have too many truffle recipes in your box. Thanks so much for this!!!
Comment by margaret — February 10, 2010 @ 4:24 pm
Mmmm… chocolate!!
Comment by Katie — February 10, 2010 @ 4:47 pm
Those truffles look amazing! Mmm, chocolate.
Comment by Hannah — February 10, 2010 @ 4:49 pm
Yes please, oh how I love chocolate any day of the year, but especially Valentine’s Day.
Comment by Beth — February 10, 2010 @ 5:26 pm
I wasn’t planning on making truffles for Valentine’s Day, but after seeing your heart truffles, I’m going to have to make them.
Comment by Patti — February 10, 2010 @ 5:32 pm
I love Scharffen-Berger chocolate. One of the highlights of our trip to San Francisco, was going there. All the chocolate I bought is long gone… as they don’t use soy. My kids are deathly allergic to it. They generally only get chocolate once or twice a year! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
Comment by Melissa Grogan — February 10, 2010 @ 6:18 pm
i love dark chocolate but have never heard of scharffen-berger. must try!
Comment by Kelly — February 10, 2010 @ 6:58 pm
I keep reading about Scharffen Berger chocolate but haven’t had a chance to try it yet! After reading this, I will definitely have to hunt some down!!
Comment by Melissa — February 10, 2010 @ 7:01 pm
Oh yummy! The book and the Scharffen Berger chocolate sound amazing! I love truffles and even made them once. They were easier than I thought and delicious. I would love to make them with THIS chocolate! :0)
Comment by Genelle — February 10, 2010 @ 7:09 pm
enthusiastic comment!
Comment by Aaron — February 10, 2010 @ 7:46 pm
Wow!!! Looks yummie and easy to do! I love baking and trying new things~ I think I will be investing in a Scharffen Berger cook book
Comment by Sarah Nielsen — February 10, 2010 @ 7:56 pm
I’m a choco-holic so you should pick me!
Comment by Shannon — February 10, 2010 @ 8:22 pm
There isn’t anything like a good dose of Vitamin “C” (chocolate)!
Comment by Aunt Deb — February 10, 2010 @ 8:33 pm
I just love chocolate, and truffles so much! Please pick me!!!
Comment by Haley — February 10, 2010 @ 9:01 pm
Oh delicious!
i would love some truffles…
Comment by Ginny — February 10, 2010 @ 9:03 pm
who doesn’t like chocolate?
Comment by Kassie — February 10, 2010 @ 9:24 pm
I’d love to give it a try!
Comment by Allison — February 10, 2010 @ 9:33 pm
I like this chocolate brand, I use their cocoa powder frequently and the truffle recipes look very good. I have another cookbook by Alice Medrich – everything from it has been delicious.
Comment by Leslie G. — February 10, 2010 @ 9:53 pm
CHOCOLATE!
nuf said.
Comment by Tammy Blais — February 10, 2010 @ 9:57 pm
I’ve never made truffles before but these look amazing!
Comment by Wendy — February 10, 2010 @ 10:42 pm
Tip of the day: if you have any malformed or not quite right truffles left over, drop them into the middle of your cupcake, brownie or other baked goods for a bonus bite!
Comment by erin — February 11, 2010 @ 2:10 am
I first learned about Scharffen Berger was about 4 years ago at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. I was hanging out with Christopher. They were giving out chocolate samples and Christopher (was 1 then) kept eating the different samples and wouldn’t leave. I was a little embarrassed, so I bought a couple of these very expensive chocolate bars (like $5 a piece). It was a taste of heaven.
Comment by Cathy Yu — February 11, 2010 @ 2:42 am
My boyfriend loves scotch, and he loves chocolate. What a perfect recipe to try. His birthday is in mid-March and I am definitely going to make these for him. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Comment by Flannery — February 11, 2010 @ 6:16 am
I heart Chocolate. Thanks for the giveaway.
Comment by kathyw — February 11, 2010 @ 7:16 am
Yum!! I’ve never tried making them but it looks delish.
Comment by krista — February 11, 2010 @ 7:33 am
Yummy!
Comment by stephanie — February 11, 2010 @ 7:38 am
Scotch and chocolate…..the hubby is going to be so very happy.
Comment by Brit — February 11, 2010 @ 7:52 am
I’d love to make (and eat) some of those truffles!
Comment by Jenny — February 11, 2010 @ 8:15 am
I would love to try my hand with chocolate! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Comment by Lori P. — February 11, 2010 @ 8:29 am
These wouldn’t be for me. They would be a nice gift for my husband…really, I promise!
Comment by Debbie Ward — February 11, 2010 @ 8:34 am
I’m in. I’m always in.
Comment by annie — February 11, 2010 @ 9:19 am
WOW! Love love love chocolate! Those look amazing.
Comment by Heather I — February 11, 2010 @ 9:25 am
I love chocolate and I love cookbooks – a perfect combination!!
Comment by Niki — February 11, 2010 @ 9:58 am
My hubby loves chocolate, maybe even more than I do, so it would be a fun gift I could give to him. I’m thinking unselfishly, see?
Thanks!
Comment by Shannon — February 11, 2010 @ 10:26 am
Drooling already…
Comment by Diana W. — February 11, 2010 @ 10:52 am
Ohhh, Scharffen Berger, how I love thee! I would love this cookbook – what a neat thing it would be, to make decadent chocolate desserts with my kids!
Comment by Jeni — February 11, 2010 @ 11:08 am
Oh, I love a good chocolate and this giveaway sounds too good to be true! Thanks for the recipe!
Comment by Liz Brown — February 11, 2010 @ 11:23 am
Scharffen berger hot cocoa is the best. love their chocolate more than shoes.
Comment by Megan — February 11, 2010 @ 12:05 pm
I need all the help I can get with cooking with chocolate – had more than my share of goof-ups!
Comment by Amy from She Wears Many Hats — February 11, 2010 @ 12:26 pm
I tried this.. and failed MISERABLY.. Every step (Minus the melting the chocolate parts…)…
Comment by Shawn — February 11, 2010 @ 12:44 pm
I would love a chance to win a chocolate cook book although I’m not sure my scales could handle the extra calories.
Comment by Breanna Sackrey — February 11, 2010 @ 1:10 pm
mmmm! that looks so good! i love chocolate and would love to make some!
Comment by Laree — February 11, 2010 @ 2:12 pm
cuyler loves truffles, as you know.
Comment by Jessica Hansen — February 11, 2010 @ 2:23 pm
oh me oh my this sounds good!!!
Comment by Crystal Tripp — February 11, 2010 @ 2:57 pm
I love Truffles and those Truffles look so yummy!
Comment by Linda F — February 11, 2010 @ 3:59 pm
Ooohh! They look delish!
Comment by Amanda — February 11, 2010 @ 4:19 pm
If you have to cook, it should be with chocolate!
Comment by Bernadette — February 11, 2010 @ 4:53 pm
I would love nothing more than to give into my chocolate addiction with this wonderful cookbook!
Comment by Caitlin — February 11, 2010 @ 5:17 pm
New goodies to make with chocolate-this sounds wonderful!
Comment by Linda V — February 11, 2010 @ 5:37 pm
i can vouch for the recipe… absolutely to die for, even without the scotch!
Comment by amy-s — February 11, 2010 @ 7:28 pm
Yum! Can’t wait to try this! Who doesn’t love chocolate?
Comment by Roxy — February 11, 2010 @ 7:39 pm
Yum Yum Yum! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Comment by Becky — February 11, 2010 @ 8:30 pm
beautiful truffles. this would be wonderful!
Comment by sabrina — February 11, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
They have the best chocolate.
Comment by Stephanie — February 11, 2010 @ 9:09 pm
Cognac would work.
Comment by ww — February 12, 2010 @ 7:31 am
Great giveaway!! I’m on my way to the kitchen to make the truffles right now
Comment by Marjorie — February 12, 2010 @ 7:42 am
fab giveaway! who doesn’t love chocolate?? certainly not me!!
Comment by ashley — February 12, 2010 @ 10:17 am
I love chocolate!!!
Comment by Brigid Bauer — February 12, 2010 @ 10:53 am
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate…I love chocolate! Give me some!
Comment by Cheri — February 12, 2010 @ 12:32 pm
These look delicious! What a great giveaway!
Comment by Jennifer — February 12, 2010 @ 1:37 pm
There is pretty much nothing better than good chocolate!
Comment by KimM — February 12, 2010 @ 2:41 pm
Count me in for a free cookbook!
Comment by Jen K — February 12, 2010 @ 3:58 pm
I haven’t made truffles in years but those look so delicious I might have to take another crack at them this weekend!
Comment by Rosie — February 12, 2010 @ 4:06 pm
I LOVE Chocolate!
Comment by Heather — February 12, 2010 @ 5:44 pm
Everyday is chocolate day at my house.
Comment by Sandy Russell — February 12, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
Those truffles look amazing!!! However, as a chocoholic, ANY chocolate looks amazing!
Comment by Lauren — February 12, 2010 @ 7:03 pm
I’ve never been able to get truffles to look so pretty:)
Comment by laura — February 12, 2010 @ 7:38 pm
What a great thing to try! Chocolate is fun and oh so yummy!
Comment by Lorilei — February 12, 2010 @ 9:24 pm
Yum! Sounds good to me.
Comment by Katheryn — February 13, 2010 @ 9:36 am
I really hope that I can make truffles as good as those look.
Comment by Emma K. — February 13, 2010 @ 10:58 am
mmmmmm chocolate!
Comment by Alyssa — February 13, 2010 @ 11:09 am
I wouldn’t mind winning some chocolate!
Comment by Brian — February 13, 2010 @ 11:26 am
I was lucky enough to happen upon “Choctoberfest” at Fox and Obel while I was visiting Chicago a couple years ago, and was able to attend a free chocolate lecture and tasting hosted by Scharffen Berger. I’ve been a diehard fan ever since, so I would love to win this!
Comment by Sara R. — February 13, 2010 @ 5:39 pm
I think I’m in love…
Comment by Emily — February 13, 2010 @ 6:07 pm
Yum – I love dark chocolate – well all chocolate really – if I am honest!!
Comment by Sheri — February 13, 2010 @ 6:08 pm
Thanks for all the chocolate recipies this week. I made the cupcakes for a Super Bowl party too but I’m saving the oreos for tomorrow!!
Comment by JennK — February 13, 2010 @ 6:40 pm
Love love love chocolate the way you do it!
Comment by Vanessa L — February 14, 2010 @ 1:13 am
Scharffen Berger makes the best chocolate! I used it yesterday to make shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate.
Comment by Gayle — February 14, 2010 @ 8:51 am
I have some truffles chilling right now, but I didn’t have enough Scharffen Berger, so I had to use some chocolate chips. I hope they turn out yummy!
Comment by Amy L — February 14, 2010 @ 12:05 pm
here’s hoping! looks delicious
Comment by Brooke — February 14, 2010 @ 7:02 pm
yes please!
Comment by Betsy Y — February 14, 2010 @ 8:08 pm
I love chocolate!!! Hope I win
Comment by VIcki Tunell — February 14, 2010 @ 9:00 pm
These look delicious! Who doesn’t like chocolate… especially on Valentines Day!!
Comment by Lisa — February 14, 2010 @ 9:51 pm
happy valentine’s day! <3
Comment by stacy — February 14, 2010 @ 11:18 pm
These look SO good! I have found that since I’ve been pregnant, I have become addicted to chocolate….which wouldn’t be so bad, except that I have to limit my chocolate intake b/c of the caffeine. The things we girls sacrifice
Comment by Nikki — February 15, 2010 @ 6:37 am
These look and taste amazing!, I couldn’t resist as soon as I saw the recipe I had to make them, so I did, and gave them to my man for Valentines Day. If you portion out the chocolate before adding the scotch, you can try a variety of flavours. Rum and coconut, brandy, even champaign gives it an amazing taste
Comment by Ellen Chadwick — February 16, 2010 @ 6:03 am
Comment 241 feels lucky.
Comment by sea-wall — February 16, 2010 @ 2:25 pm
I read this article and then immediately went out an ordered the cookbook. It should be here any day now! Can’t wait.
Having some gourmet chocolate to go with it would rock!
Comment by Laura D — February 16, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
This would make my day to win this!!
Comment by Jodi B — February 16, 2010 @ 3:05 pm
I love Scharffen Berger too!
Comment by Eileen T. — February 16, 2010 @ 3:20 pm
Love your site and all your great ideas and recipes! I would love to try some of this chocolate.
Comment by Jen McDonald — February 16, 2010 @ 4:12 pm
Love SB! Well, this is torture… no flowers or chocoalte for Valentines dayour truffles look yummy!… so maybe winning thids I can make my own chocolate delight… your truffles look yummy!… thanks for a great giveaway!
cathy b
projecthope7 at gmail dot com
@projecthope7 twitter
Comment by Cathy B — February 16, 2010 @ 4:38 pm
my computer is going crazy.. a friend told me it is a Vista prob. I have to slow typing down and watch each letter…otherwise it puts letters in other words and places. so sorry about all the errors in previous message!!.
cathy b
projecthope7 at gmail dot com
Comment by Cathy B — February 16, 2010 @ 4:41 pm
I have three young daughters who are chocolate and truffle snobs (thanks to their father who also is a chocolate and truffle snob), only eating the best there is (and rejecting all others). It’s the cutest thing ever – and they all would LOVE this.
Comment by L. Flores — February 16, 2010 @ 5:01 pm
Yummy! I made the worlds messiest truffles when I was a kid, my friends gobbled them up anyway, mostly licking them off their hands.
Comment by Nicole Pelton — February 16, 2010 @ 5:37 pm
I love chocolate…only when it’s dark!
Comment by Alicia — February 16, 2010 @ 6:45 pm
I use Scharffen Berger chocolate for ALL my recipes, including a really awesome chocolate cheesecake
It’s the BEST.
Comment by Leslie B. — February 16, 2010 @ 7:01 pm
Oh wow! Those look so yummy!! Thanks for the lava cake recipe, too. Can’t wait to try it out… on my family, of course.
Comment by Sugar Jones — February 16, 2010 @ 7:38 pm
Yum! Who wouldn’t want to win good quality chocolate!?!
Comment by Leia — February 16, 2010 @ 9:04 pm