I can’t believe that I’m about to utter these two words, but I’m just going to spit them right out – Valentine’s Day. If you’re like me, you’ve barely finished packing away your holiday décor and pine needles may still fleck your floors. However, I’m sure you’ve ventured into Target or your local market only to be bombarded by all things pink and heart shaped.
I’ve never really been one to go crazy over Valentine’s Day – honestly I don’t even think Brian and I exchanged cards last year and that’s perfectly fine with me. If you are from the Midwest, you may also “celebrate” Sweetest Day which in my opinion is a marketing ploy to sell some greeting cards during the month of October – apparently Halloween cards aren’t all the rage.
As a kid, my mom always treated us to a special Valentine’s Day treat which usually included various candies and red, heart shaped suckers for Jared and I and chocolate covered almonds for my dad. So, even though I don’t get all gushy and go all out for this holiday – it’s always given me an excuse to eat dessert.
Brian picked up a bottle of Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka because he thought that I may enjoy it with the copious amounts of Hot Chocolate that I have been consuming. However, since I’m not much of a drinker, the amount that I was adding to my mug was quite trivial, so like all the liquor that ends up in my house, it was given a new purpose – S’mores Truffles.
Decadent chocolate is combined with Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka, and rolled into graham cracker crumbs for a fun spin on a classic flavor combination. And if you have a little extra time and patience on your agenda, you can even nestle a miniature marshmallow inside of each truffle.
So if you plan on making a little something special for your Valentine – or if not, these S’mores Truffles are a delicious adult treat for any occasion. If marshmallow vodka isn’t your thing, or you want to feed these to the kiddos, see the notes below for details on how to adapt the recipe.
Stay tuned in the coming weeks for more homemade treat ideas for your Valentine – heck I may even throw in something pink and heart shaped!
S'mores Truffles
Yield: about 20 truffles
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
12 ounces high quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka (see step #2)
20 miniature marshmallows (optional)
4 sheets of graham crackers, crushed into crumbsDirections:
1. In a double boiler over barely simmering water, combine chocolate, butter and heavy cream. Heat until chocolate is melted. Stir until you have a smooth mixture.
2. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla. Pour mixture into a shallow casserole dish and cool at room temperature for about 25 minutes. A good measure of readiness is to place a small dab of chocolate on your lips, if it’s not warm, the truffle mixture is ready to be infused.
3. Stir in the Smirnoff Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours. If you refrigerate longer than two hours, the mixture will be too hard to work with. If this occurs, allow the mixture to sit at room temperature until it is pliable enough to work with.
4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small scoop (2 teaspoons) or a melon baller, scoop out chocolate mixture (if stuffing with miniature marshmallows see the note section below), roll into one inch balls, and place on prepared baking sheet. Continue with remaining chocolate mixture. Roll balls into graham cracker crumbs. Refrigerate truffles until ready to serve.
Notes:
- I wouldn't say the Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka is incredibly necessary. It did add a bit of sweetness and a creamy flavor. If you don't want to buy it - I don't blame you, so just omit it.
- I found the best way to "stuff" the marshmallow into the truffle was to use a small (2 teaspoons) scoop. Scoop (scrape) the truffle mixture into the small scoop, filling it about halfway full. Stuff the marshmallow into the chocolate and continue to scoop (scrape) the mixture to form a ball.
- I recommend making these the day that you serve them, you'll just want to factor in the chill time. If you do need to store them, keep them in the refrigerator and remove to room temperature about 30 minutes before you serve them.Source: My Baking Addiction
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I still haven’t had an excuse to buy a bottle of marshmallow vodka but I’ve been dying to try it! These truffles might just give me the perfect excuse to go get some, they look delicious!
Coincidence that I have this vodka sitting on the bar? I think not.
What a fun twist on truffles and gorgeous photos as usual!
I have been wanting to try marshmallow vodka! I have been seeing it in recipes all over the place. These truffles look great
I don’t really even like s’mores but these look amazing. Beautiful photography, Jamie!
Oh yummy !! You are killing me though I just cleared out the pantry of the Christmas leftovers and now I must try these because they look so good.
These look amazing, YUM!
All I can say is … WOW! I so have to try these! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
These look AMAZING! Very creative
Oh yes! I will be making these!!
Delish – stunning photos, wow!
Genious. So making these.
I just have to tell you that I love your blog. Not only do you provide a feast for the eyes with your stunning photos, and a feast for that palate with your delectable recipes, but you also have such a delightful writing style! I love reading your stories and reflections as much as I enjoy eating my way through your library of creations.
Yum! These look so tasty! I’m definitely going to try this!
Jamie, you have no mercy with us right? I am still fighting with getting some weight off form all this Christmas junk and you are already talking about Valentine’s day and truffles?
But, how about I’ll make mini s’mores truffles to top some cupcakes for a contest??
Sounds really good to me!
I’m not much of a Valentine’s Day celebrator either. I miss the elementary school days when we got to decorate the shoe boxes and then gve eachother cards and candies…why can’t high school be like that? Oh well. The truffles look delicious, and to make it more Valentine’syish you could probably cut up those pink marshmallows and stuff it inside.
Ack! Is Valentine’s Day really that soon? That means it’s time to embrace the chocolate and I’d be happy to start with these pretty truffles.
Lady you are killing me! I am just going to have to give up on the whole no sugar thing!
S’mores– definitely in my list of top 10 favorite foods! There’s just something about them…
These truffles are such a creative twist on s’mores! Very impressive and SO cute!
These are just amazing, I love the idea of marshmallow vodka too. I need to get my hands on some of that!
If only the marshmallows were made with cognac, hmmm! I prefer the chocolate-cognac combo.
I need to find that vodka! I heard it also goes great in mimosa’s! I know Valentine’s already! Time is just going to fast! Crazy!!!
These are so pretty! Love it!
I am thinking Valentine’s Day. Getting hubby’s gift today. I think these truffles are a great way to get the Valentines’ sweets rolling.
this is amazing. it’s like everything i love wrapped up into a sweet little ball of goodness. i think i just gained 5 pounds by reading the recipe however (only because i am not sure i could share them).
Total eye candy! I am going to make these. The photo is beautiful!!!
Any excuse to eat more dessert is fine by me! My mum always used to give us little treats on Valentine’s Day when we were little so I have the same association. These look absolutely gorgeous. I thought I was sick of truffles after Christmas but it might just be time to start making them again!
This is such a great idea! I love the marshmellow vodka
Your photos are beautiful. I’ve made S’mores Truffles before, but never with Marshmallow Vodka. What a great addition.
I’m already thinking about valentines day treats. So much that I forgot to plan things for the superbowl. But I love these truffles, the marshmallows inside are perfect.
You had me at s’mores. S’mores anything is wonderful. It’s ridiculous that all the pink hearts and stuff are already out at everywhere though. Not cool!
Oh my gosh Jamie these look amazing! And your photos are beyond gorgeous.
I love the fact that the mini-marshmallows are an optional ingredient….not the marshmallow flavored vodka!
wow, those are amazing! what a great twist on S’mores. Perfect for a party!
YUM!! I’ll take the whole batch please! My bf would be SO HAPPY to see something like this waiting for him on Valentines Day
I got the whipped vodka a few days ago, and it’s so tasty but I’ve heard the fluffed is better. Time to go to the liquor store!
These look incredible! I personally love whipped cream vodka and have been wanting to try the marshmallow! Thanks for posting. My friend would love these!
Wowzers. Who needs real smores with these truffles? Not I.
Oh how I wish we had Marshmallow vodka here. I’m from Canada and can’t find it anywhere. I keep checking the liquor store hoping it will magically appear so I can make something amazing like these. I know I could do it without the vodka but that takes just a little bit of fun out of it.
I was just thinking of buying a bottle of the fluffed marshmallow vodka this weekend for some chocolate martinis… But, now I know what to do with the leftovers.
Amazing! I’ve never bought flavored vodka before and now I don’t know why…guess I’ll have to use these as an excuse.
These look AMAZING! gimme gimme gimme!
I’ve been wondering about that Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka for awhile now. Sounds like I’ll have to check it out
Ooo, Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka! These sound amazing, and I love that you even put a little marshmallow in the center.
Yummmmmy! I’m so making these for my Valentine! Thank you!
Amazing! This is a creative take on my favorite summer treat. Bring on the chocolate!
Wow, not only is this different, it’s beautifully photographed! Always love looking at your site!
These sound and look just amazing. I fear I would eat the entire batch myself.
Marshmallow Vodka? I’ve never heard of such a thing! How divine. The only thing more divine would be these truffels. Oh heavens do they sound fabulous!!
Oh my goodness are you for real! These are simply divine luv. Gorgeous photos as well sweetie
Fluffed Marshmallow Vodka??Oh my! These look almost too dangerous to make!
I knew someone who had some of this vodka and did not have a clue what to do with it; I’ll share this recipe with her.
For me? I probably wouldn’t buy a bottle of marshmallow vodka for one recipe but…I have been going crazy making my own liqueurs the past couple of months and the base is all vodka. Kahlua, cranberry and chocolate all start with vodka. So..since the amount is so small, I would advise maybe putting a quarter cup of vodka and a couple of of small cut marshmallows into a jar and letting them sit overnight to get that marshmallow flavor. Then the next day…pop those marshmallows in your mouth…oh, and use the vodka for the recipe!!
Yummy! Wow. These truffles look fantastic!
I’ve been dying to try out the marshmallow vodka but I haven’t seen it anywhere! This is a fabulous way to use up what you don’t put in your hot chocolate…
I love this original spin on a truffle! I only wish I could get the cake flavoured vodka all of you American’s keep talking about! Here in Canada, we don’t have anything so fun!!!
Smores are our favorites so trying these for sure! Thanks for sharing…
The recipe looks wonderful, but the photography puts this over the top! Beautiful!
Dreamy photos that are perfect for such an enticing truffle! Elegant post!
These look fabulous!
wow, these looks stunning!
Beautiful truffles! Got to try these soon!
With this recipe I’ve another idea for my Christmas chocolates… I think my family will be very happy to discover this delicious truffles !
Maud
hi! if this type of vodka isnt available where i live, what can i substitute it with?
Anj-
Unfortunately I do not know of a substitute for the Fluffed marshmallow Vodka, but if you have access to vanilla vodka, that might work too. Hope this helps.
-Jamie