I saw this on Twitter today (courtesy of Jen Yates @cakewrecks. FOLLOW HER!), and had to share; partly because it's really cool, and partly because the author, Marc Brownlow, is just insanely talented.
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These are Halloween Skull Truffles,
and they are too cute for words. Basically, it's a white chocolate
skull with a bittersweet chocolate ganache center, and a candy coated
walnut "brain". Folks, you have no idea how badly I want these. The
thing is, cute as these little guys are, they're also completely handmade,
right down to the mold that popped them out. Here is a step-by-step
guide on how to create the silicone mold, whip up a ganache, temper the
white chocolate, cover the walnuts, and even pipe on extra brains.
There's a tremendous amount of love and artistry in these sweets. Way to
go, Marc!
Much as I'd like to, I have neither the time nor the skill to make my own silicone mold. I did find a pre-made
one, though ($9.99, Scorpio Innovations). You'll need to fill the
skulls differently (fill halfway with chocolate, set slightly, then add
the ganache center and fill the rest of the way), and you'll have to cut
off the tops of the skulls (carefully!), but it is a workable solution.
Still, if you have the resources and a few empty hours, give making
your own mold a try. Once you've mastered it, imagine the possibilities!
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