Keto On, My Wayward Son

Round Two: Still a 'test' batch of sorts, but it was delicious so I wanted to share. The reason I say test, is due to the sweetness level. I find these to be slightly sweeter than I would like. The issue is that the powdered erythritol is used to thicken the inside up enough to have it set up in the molds. (Otherwise popping them out is a real issue - trust me) This time around, we will be making the filling, then covering them with chocolate. I have tried this the other way around and out of a batch of 6 chocolates, only 2 came out of the mold un-squished. The filling is not solid enough to withstand the force I was putting behind getting them out of the molds. I would still note that I do not yet have specific weights for the chocolate. I made a full batch from scratch, so I don't have comparison weights for your favorite bar/chips. You can create your own batch, or grab your favorite brand and melt as needed to fit your molds. I would recommend melting down more th...

Well, if you guys are not new here - you know how terrible I am at keeping up with this blog. My intention this year is to get better at the upkeep, and eventually clean the blog itself up to be slightly easier to navigate. In the meantime, I want to make a Valentine's Day series. I am not one to really celebrate the holiday itself, but any excuse to play with a theme in the kitchen - I am all over. The first thing I wanted to tackle, was the traditional chocolate box!  So far I have managed to create my own take on the Strawberries & Cream Truffles by Lindt. You know the ones. They make their appearance for every holiday, and Valentine's Day is no exception. So far 'my recipe' is really just a mish-mash of recipes my favorite bloggers have created. I simply smashed them all together into this lovely little specimen. I would also note that I do not have specific weights for the chocolate. I made a full batch from scratch, so I don't have comparison ...