For EP#24, I skipped the cocktails and recommended two decadent (and boozy) truffles: Sweet Nuit and Siren On Call. These treats were inspired by author Megan Hussey's works Under Cover of the Night and Naked Siren: Port Emerald After Dark.
Sweet Nuit
This recipe is a modification of Bleeding Truffles by Elizabeth LaBau on about.com. Please refer to that site for instructions on how to prepare and form the truffles.
Siren On Call
This recipe is a modification of Rum Balls by Elizabeth LaBau on about.com. Please refer to that site for instructions on how to prepare and form the truffles.
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- 1/3 cup blueberry, strawberry, vodka, basil puree*
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 9 ounces of finely chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- In a food processor or blender: combine 3/4 cup strawberries, 1/2 cups blueberries, 1/4 to 1/3 cup vodka, and 3 basil leaves. Mix until it's smooth.
- Once it's mixed, taste the puree. If needed, add sugar or honey to taste.
- After measuring out the puree needed for Sweet Nuit truffles, you can store any remaining puree in a non-reactive container and refrigerate it. The puree can be kept for up to 4 days.
This recipe is a modification of Bleeding Truffles by Elizabeth LaBau on about.com. Please refer to that site for instructions on how to prepare and form the truffles.
Siren On Call
- 1 cup chopped white chocolate
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 2.5 cups crushed butter or sugar cookies
- 1/2 powdered sugar
- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts or cashews
This recipe is a modification of Rum Balls by Elizabeth LaBau on about.com. Please refer to that site for instructions on how to prepare and form the truffles.


