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Thanks for this recipe. I used to make truffles for Le Bernardin years ago. I am going to make a GFCF version of this.
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Kirstin,
To make a casein free version of this recipe, just substitute your favorite non-dairy "milk" for the heavy cream. Whenever substitutions are necessary, you'll get the best results when you select something that approximates as many of the characteristics of the original ingredient as possible.
The high fat content of the heavy cream contributes more than just calories. It helps to create a velvety mouth feel and effects how the chocolate sets up. So while any GF rice, nut or soy milk might work, most commercial brands lack enough "body" to create the desired consistency. You could compensate for this lack of body by making your own milK, "reducing" a commercial preparation or by thickening up your favorite brand. You could also try using a soy "creamer". Coconut cream is good choice not only because it's CF but because it has a thicker, more creamy consistency than regular coconut milk and the higher fat content gives the finished product good mouth feel. This is a particularly good choice if you don't mind the coconut flavor in your finished product! Just be sure you don't confuse coconut cream with "cream of coconut". "Cream of coconut" is sweetened.
Let me know what you decide to try and your results. Truffles would be nice for Valentine's Day!
Stacy
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Amazing talent indeed ... and I agree with Madeline, he's way too artistic for medicine. I see a new branch of Charm City Cakes opening up in the future - with Andy as head chef, or maybe he'll be opening up "Andy's Dandy Cakes".
And yes - he really does look a lot like his mom ... and that's a BIG plus!
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Amazing talent - way too artistic for medicine. He should think more about what makes him happy.
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Where was he when I tried so hard to make the snow man cake last year? God Bless Him! I had a mold and it still fell apart.
So talented!!! You should be very proud. And, he looks just like his mom!
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Oliver loved these treats! Especially the pumpkin!
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Now I know what you've been up to
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Thanks, again for posting Stacy!
I am Victoria, the co-owner of Famous Fritz Meats & Deli and I would like to invite you guys to our store. I am more than happy to sample our huge variety. You will love our tasty Gluten Free Deli Meats, our mouthwatering Fresh Sausages and the taste of our delicious Smokies. Everything is proudly made on premises by Tom, my husband. Besides Famous Fritz.....Creston has lots to offer: Great Artist-Studios, an outstanding winery, lots of fresh, local grown fruit & vegetables. Come on up and discover the culinary delights and the beauty of the Creston Valley!
PS We're currently not shipping our products to the US, but we're working on it!
Greetings from Canada, Victoria
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