The contrast is what makes them special: sweet milk chocolate, fruity wine jelly, darker chocolate on the outside, and a crunchy walnut finish. They look elegant in a gift box, but the ingredient list is surprisingly short.
Whether you are making homemade chocolate pralines for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or a wine-themed dessert tray, this recipe turns a jar of wine jelly into something memorable.
Rose’ Wine Jelly Pralines
Ingredients
- 1 jar rosé wine jelly 225 g
- 12 oz. milk chocolate high quality for baking. 3 bars
- 12 oz. bittersweet chocolate 60 % cocoa for baking. 3 bars
- 20 halves walnuts
Instructions
- Line a square freeze form or ice cube tray with plastic wrap
- Cut milk chocolate bars (couverture) into small pieces and add to a metal bowl
- Place metal bowl into pot with hot water (do not boil)
- Constantly stir until the chocolate chunks have melted. Caution: make sure that no water will get into the bowl
- Add Rose' Wine Jelly to melted milk chocolate couverture and stir constantly until blended.
- Pour wine jelly couverture into the square form or ice cube tray. Place form or tray for 1 hour into the freezer
- Carefully pull the plastic foil covered with the frozen milk chocolate couverture out of the form or try and place onto a baking sheet covered with baking paper
- Cut couverture into squares, unless you already used an ice cube tray In the meantime, melt the bittersweet chocolate bars in the same way as the milk choclate bars. Let cool for a short while.
- Completely cover the milk chocolate cubes with the bittersweet chocolate couverture
- Decorate with a walnut half. Let cool and serve or store in gift box
Notes
Tips for Making Better Homemade Pralines
Use high-quality baking chocolate or couverture for the smoothest texture. Do not let water touch the melted chocolate. Even a little water can cause chocolate to seize. Let the bittersweet chocolate cool slightly before coating so it does not melt the filling too quickly. Use an ice cube tray if you want more even pieces. Store the finished pralines in a cool place until serving.When to Serve Wine Jelly Pralines
These pralines work well for:- Christmas dessert trays
- Valentine’s Day gifts
- Mother’s Day sweets
- wine tastings
- dinner party desserts
- holiday cookie boxes
- edible hostess gifts
FAQ section
What kind of chocolate should I use?
Use high-quality baking chocolate or couverture. The recipe specifically calls for milk chocolate for the filling and bittersweet chocolate with 60% cocoa for the coating.
Can I make these pralines ahead of time?
Yes. These are a good make-ahead candy because they need time to chill and set before serving.
Do I need a chocolate mold?
No. You can use a square freezer form or an ice cube tray lined with plastic wrap.
Can I make these without walnuts?
Yes. You can leave the walnuts off or replace them with hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, dried raspberries, or a small sprinkle of flaky salt.
Are these good for Christmas gifts?
Yes. These pralines are well suited for holiday gift boxes and dessert trays.
