Cranberry Orange Walnut Truffles #SundaySupper

Cranberry Orange Walnut Truffles #SundaySupper

This is the happiest time of the year for so many reasons. Many families are able to congregate around the table together; there’s the scent of pine needles in the air and food is just a tad more special. Basically, it is a season to be cherished.

I am thrilled that Sunday Supper is pairing with Gallo Family Vineyards to showcase seasonal wines for the holidays. What’s great is that there are so many terrific wine options from which to choose. It’s easy to find a wine to pair with everything being served.

I knew I wanted to bring something special to the celebration. This will not come as a surprise to any of you that I am a huge chocolate truffle lover. The richness of a dark chocolate shell tantalizes me into taking that first bite to discover what’s inside.

Cranberry Orange Walnut Truffles incorporate four flavors of the holiday season. The inspiration for these truffles came from when I spotted a can of chocolate evaporated milk. I thought that would be perfect to hold the filling together. That is, until I realized that it was chocolate flavored and the first batch tasted artificial.

That would never do, especially when I am pairing my Cranberry Orange Walnut Truffles with Gallo Family Vineyards’ Pink Moscato. The wine is a bit different; it just bursts with aromas of fresh citrus and peach, followed by hints of red berries and orange blossoms.

I decided to melt chocolate to add depth to the cranberry, orange zest and walnut filling and the end result is one that will make you swoon and beg for more.

The neat thing is that Gallo’s Pinot Noir could, also, work with Cranberry Orange Walnut Truffles, too. It is a medium bodied wine that provides a smooth and light finish with aromas of cherry and sweet fruit flavors. If you lean towards deeper wines, I recommend trying this Pinot Noir with your truffles.

Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.

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Many thanks to Isabel Reis Laessig from Family Foodie for doing such a great job hosting this week’s Sunday Supper. Please be sure to look through all of the tempting holiday recipes and their seasonal wine pairings that my fellow Sunday Supper family members have made.

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Appetizers:

• Bacon Pineapple Jalapeño Cheese Ball from Renee’s Kitchen Adventures
• Baked Brie with Cranberries & Almonds from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Best Bar Nuts from Shockingly Delicious
• Lamb Seekh Kebabs from Soni’s Food
• Mediterranean Turkey Pita Bites from Magnolia Days
• Roasted Garlic Onion Dip from Food Done Light
• Roasted Cranberry Crostini from Recipes, Food and Cooking
• Slow Cooker Queso Blanco with Salsa Verde from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
• Spicy Shrimp and Roasted Pepper Cheese Crostini from Fearless Dining

Main Dish:

• Italian Hoagie Flatbread from Family Foodie
• Roast Duck with Mole Sauce from Curious Cuisiniere
• Seafood Cannelloni from Palatable Pastime

Desserts and Sweets:

• Caramel Bread Pudding from Cosmopolitan Cornbread
• Chocolate Cups Filled with Cinnamon Pastry Cream and Berries from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Chocolate Dipped Cheesecake Bites from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse from Life Tastes Good
• Cranberry Orange Walnut Truffles from Desserts Required
• Cranberry Panna Cotta from The Freshman Cook
• Crustless Pumpkin Pie with Orange Scented Whipped Cream from Recipe for Perfection
• Dark Cherry Chocolate Cheese Danish from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings

Plus don’t miss the Seasonal Wine Pairing Tips by Sunday Supper Movement.

Plus don’t miss the Seasonal Wine Pairing Tips by Sunday Supper Movement

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Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Gallo Family Vineyards via Sunday Supper, LLC. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author, and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Gallo Family Vineyards.