A Match Made in Brooklyn ....

This post features a decadent flavor match that is sure to be the perfect dessert for Valentines' dinners .... or any night you need a little indulgence.

The Sorbet: Ruby Red Port
With its ruby hue and a flavor that slowly announces itself, unraveling from simply sweet to an intricate black cherry under-toned port, Ruby Red Port is a bit of a deep sorbet.









The Match: Chocolate Truffles
The contrasting textures of truffles make for a special way to experience chocolate. For this particular match, we're looking at dark chocolate truffles. Intricate and often intense, a good dark chocolate truffle will only mesh with the perfect match.



How to get the sparks flyin':
For presentation, we suggest placing four truffles on a plate in a small square. Scoop one or two scoops of the sorbet in the middle of the square. To eat, try cutting the truffles in half and eating the sorbet with a truffle half.

Why it works:
The combination of texture will delight any dessert lover - as the textures play off of each other, the flavors will too. The dark chocolate will enhance the deep cherry undertone of the Ruby Red Port; while the cool, wet texture of the sorbet will contrast nicely with the hard outer shell and creamy inside of the truffle.

For a great truffle recipe, we suggest Epicurious' listing of Jacques Torres recipe (the photo of above, courtesy of the recipe site) here: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Chocolate-Truffles-233316

The Grand Marnier in these will play off the dark cherry in the Ruby Red Port superbly!

Not ready to whip up homemade truffles? We suggest the following for purchase:
Jacques Torres: http://www.mrchocolate.com/locations.aspx
Charles Chocolate: http://www.charleschocolates.com/
Christopher Norman Chocolates: http://www.christophernormanchocolates.com

If you are not able to check out the above, your favorite will do too!
Feel free to suggest your favorite truffle recipe or shop in the comments!

Cheers!