Truffle Balsamic Glaze Recipes

BALSAMIC TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Follow recipe for bittersweet chocolate truffle base , stirring aged balsamic vinegar into lukewarm cream. Mix in melted chocolate. Chill truffle base and form truffles. Drop each freshly coated truffle (or just-formed, uncoated truffle) into bowl of hazelnuts; turn to coat.

BALSAMIC-GLAZED SEA SCALLOPS

Steps:

• Pat scallops thoroughly with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and ensure a good sear. Combine seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper and use to lightly season both sides of the scallops.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add scallops to the skillet, being careful not to crowd. Cook until golden brown and a crust starts to form, about 3 minutes per side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming the scallops and be careful not to overcook. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
• Add white wine, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom. Cook until glaze is slightly thick and syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Move scallops to a serving plate, drizzle glaze on top, and garnish with chopped tarragon.

SEMI HOMEMADE TRUFFLE RAVIOLI IN A PARMESAN & BALSAMIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the ravioli according to package directions. Drain and set aside
• In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter and oil until the butter is foamy. Add the diced onoin, rosemary, and cook on medium to medium low heat slowly until the onions begin to soften and get slightly golden.
• Add the garlic, stir until garlic is fragrant but not brown. Next, add the heavy cream, bring it to a simmer and then reduce the heat all the way to low so it is at a slow gentle simmer. Add the balsamic glaze, dijon mustard chili flakes, nutmeg and salt and stir until well combined.
• With the heat on low, Add in the parmesan cheese in small amounts, stirring well after each addition to ensure it melts smoothly into the sauce. Sauce should be slightly thickened from the addition of the cheese. Add in the ravioli, gently toss in the sauce and remove from heat.
• Finish with arugula, freshly cracked black pepper and additional sprinkling of parmesan cheese and chili flakes. Enjoy hot!
• Taste for salt and add as needed as the balsamic reduction is salty and sweet and the parmesan cheese adds salt as well. Adjust the amount of cream, balsamic glaze, and parmesan cheese based on preference of creaminess, and sweetness from balsamic.

BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Mix balsamic vinegar with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until glaze is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Glaze should coat the back of a spoon. Let cool and pour into a jar with a lid; store in refrigerator.

BALSAMIC CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Melt the chocolate and cream in a double boiler over hot but not simmering water. Place melted chocolate in a small bowl. Stir in the balsamic vinegar. Cool the chocolate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, until firm but moldable.
• Use a teaspoon to scoop out chocolate. Use your fingertips to shape into balls about the size of a cherry. Set the chocolate balls on a parchment-lined tray.
• Place the cocoa powder in a small shallow dish. Place 6 truffles at a time in the cocoa powder and roll the truffles around to coat, and return the coated truffles to the baking sheet. Continue with the remaining truffles. Place the truffles in a serving dish or airtight package.