Ruby Chocolate Praline
What Is Ruby Chocolate?
History and Ingredients
Ruby Chocolate is a variety of chocolate originating from Belgium, introduced to market by Barry Callebaut in 2017 as the fourth type of chocolate joining dark, milk and white. This chocolate boasts a distinctive pink color. In Callebaut’s own words:
Ruby offers an intense sensorial delight, a totally new taste experience: neither bitter, milky or sweet, but a tension of fresh berry fruitiness and luscious smoothness.
Regarding its composition, the ingredients are: Cocoa Butter, Cocoa Mass, Milk, Sugar, Citric Acid.
How is it Made?
In this case, It has citric acid added during this processing to unlock its unique flavor profile. Similar to adding lemon juice to a home-baking recipe.
What Does Ruby Chocolate Taste Like?
Boasting an intense tangy flavor, it predominantly features red fruit and berry notes.
Is it Real Chocolate?
Yes! It is the fourth variety of chocolate, arriving 80 years after the introduction of white as the third type along with dark and milk.
Additionally, no artificial colors or flavorings are added to this chocolate. Instead Its taste and color are completely natural and come purely from the processing of the cocoa beans.
Where Can I buy it?
You can buy it directly from Sephra! Available in 5.5lb bags or 22lb cases.
Working With Callebaut Ruby Chocolate
Recipe Ideas
Recipe Ideas
Just like all other Chocolates, you can use Ruby Chocolate in thousands of ways. Here’s our top 10 ideas to get you started!
Dipped Strawberries
Melt in a microwave or using a double boiler.
Dip in fresh strawberries.
Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until set.
Mousse
Create a classic mousse but replace the traditional dark or milk with melted Ruby chocolate.
Bark
Melt and spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle with dried fruits, nuts, and edible flowers.
Chill until set and then break into shards.
Hot Cocoa
Heat milk in a pan and whisk in grated Ruby chocolate until smooth and creamy.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of shavings.
Cookies
Follow your favorite cookie recipe, but instead of regular chocolate chips, add chunks of Ruby chocolate.
Covered Pretzels
Dip pretzel sticks or twists into melted chocolate.
Place on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle with sea salt or edible glitter for extra flair.
Truffles
Mix melted chocolate with heavy cream to form a ganache.
Once cooled and set, roll into balls and coat with cocoa powder or Ruby chocolate shavings.
Brownies
Prepare your favorite brownie mix, melt and swirl in before baking.
Macarons
Bake pink macarons and fill them with a luscious Ruby chocolate ganache.