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So, I think I know why my family never buys me chocolates! They know I have a less than typical palate and probably can't find a funky enough confection. Ha. It's a good thing I can make my own. Happy Valentines' Day to me!
The Cause
Here we are at the fourth annual Good Cookie Food Bloggers' Valentines' Event hosted, again, by the amazing Julie of The Little Kitchen who wants to make a different in the fight against pediatric cancer. This fun event crosses borders with bloggers from all over and raises fund for Cookies for Kids' Cancer, a national non-profit organization committed to funding new therapies used in the fight against pediatric cancer, which claims the lives of more children in the US than any other disease.
Did you know that cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S.? There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. With less than 4% of the National Cancer Institute's budget going to all childhood cancer combined, I knew it was important for me to get involved.
Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: OXO, Mediavine and Dixie Crystals have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000! That means when we raise $1, it turns into $4! Thank you to so many of you who have already donated, please help us reach our goal so we can get the full matching donations and help us make an even huge difference! Every little bit helps! Donate here today.
Also, please be sure to visit the other bloggers participating in the Valentine’s Day event and check out their recipes!Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: OXO, Mediavine and Dixie Crystals have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000! That means when we raise $1, it turns into $4! Thank you to so many of you who have already donated, please help us reach our goal so we can get the full matching donations and help us make an even huge difference! Every little bit helps! Donate here today.
- Brownie Cups from Julie of The Little Kitchen
- Valentine’s Day Delight Recipe from Jennifer of The Rebel Chick
- Strawberry Cake Rolls from Coleen of The Redhead Baker
- Perfect M&M Cookies from Carlee of Cooking With Carlee
- Paleo Almond Butter Cookies from Taryn of Hot Pan Kitchen
- Black Tahini Truffles from Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Pink Glitter Drink for Valentine's Day from Jenn of Ever After in the Woods
- Vegan Matcha Rose Shortbread from Carolann of Apron Warrior
- Star Wars Kylo Ren Emoji Cookies from Jenn of justJENN recipes
- Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
- Andes Mint Cookies from Rebekah of Kitchen Gidget
- Chocolate Pots from Kristin of On the Home Front
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookie Bars from Melissa of Persnickety Plates
- Dark Chocolate and Smokey Blue Cheese Gougères from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
- Nutella Cookies from Raquel of Organized Island
- Strawberry Sandwich Cookies from Heather of Delicious Not Gorgeous
- Mini Chocolate Lava Kiss Cakes from Sue of It's Okay to Eat the Cupcake
- Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies with White Chocolate from Lisa of Blogghetti
- Chewy Dark Chocolate Coconut Cookies from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
- Butterscotch Cookies from Marlynn of Urban Bliss Life
- Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Cookies from Elaine of Small Farm Big Life
- Cherry and Chocolate Chip Cookie Cutter Cookies from Brenda of Meal Planning Magic
- Cherry Cheesecake Bars from Laura of Untwisted Vintage
- Grapefruit Gin Spritz from Sarah of Chef Sarah Elizabeth
- Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies from Brianna of Flippin' Delicious
- chocolate heart cookies from Meaghan of the decorated cookie
- Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies from Gwynn of Swirls of Flavor
- Salted Caramel Bars from Marybeth of Baby Savers
- Cotton Candy Buttercream Cupcakes from Nina of Crazy for Cookies and More
- Valentine's Day Cookie Cake from Bree of Baked Bree
- Red Velvet White Chocolate Chips Cookies from Maria of The Cookware Geek
- Valentine's Blondie Bars from Becca of The Salted Cookie
- Confetti Cookies from Amy of The Nifty Foodie
- Heart of Gold Chocolate Sprinkle Blossoms from Erin of The Spiffy Cookie
Black Tahini Truffles
I love pairing savories and sweets. For instance: Black Garlic Chocolate Cake or Garlic Ice Cream. But I really love stirring black tahini into chocolate as I did in my Black Tahini Chocolate Bundt Cake. I think the black tahini adds an earthy depth to chocolate. So, for my Valentines' truffles this year, I decided to make a black tahini version.
Ingredients
makes approximately 2 dozen truffles
Truffles
- 1-1/2 C 60% cacao chocolate, chopped or chips (a higher percentage of cacao is great, too!)
- 1 C organic heavy whipping cream
- 1 T butter, softened
- 2 T black tahini
Finishing
- 1-1/2 C 60% cacao chocolate, chopped or chips (a higher percentage of cacao is great, too!), divided
- black sesame seeds for garnish
Truffles
Place chocolate, black tahini, and butter in a large mixing bowl. In a medium saucepan, heat cream steaming. Pour cream over the chocolate. Let sit for three minutes, then whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until firm - at least two hours.
Place chocolate, black tahini, and butter in a large mixing bowl. In a medium saucepan, heat cream steaming. Pour cream over the chocolate. Let sit for three minutes, then whisk until smooth. Refrigerate until firm - at least two hours.
Finishing
You will want to temper your chocolate. Here's how...
Place half of your chipped chocolate in a double-boiler and, over low heat, warm until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the other half of the chocolate. Set aside until the chocolate begins to lose its shine; it's beginning to crystallize. Then, return the chocolate to the double-boiler and warm, over very low heat, until smooth and glossy.
You will want to temper your chocolate. Here's how...
Place half of your chipped chocolate in a double-boiler and, over low heat, warm until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the other half of the chocolate. Set aside until the chocolate begins to lose its shine; it's beginning to crystallize. Then, return the chocolate to the double-boiler and warm, over very low heat, until smooth and glossy.
Immediately after chocolate dipping, sprinkle the truffle with a pinch of black sesame seeds as garnish. Repeat with remaining truffles. Let the chocolate set. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the fridge. Let come to room temperature for serving.
*Disclosure: I received product for free from the sponsor for for participating in this event,
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My opinion is 100% my own and 100% accurate.
I'll bet that tahini adds really great depth of flavor to these. I can imagine these are the right just a little sweet kind of treat!
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