Chocolate Delight - Brownie Truffle

 

 

I've never been the type that considered myself a great cook, even though I have a Best of Show Plaque from a pie contest. This week though, people have been calling me and asking for some of my recipes. It kind of flattering that someone wants to fix one of my recipes.

 

I've made a Chocolate Delight or Brownie Truffle in the past and have plans to make a sugar free version for Christmas Eve. I was on my way home from work one evening this week and was thinking about my Christmas list and wanted to give a little something more than I already had purchased and wrapped for my co-workers. That's when it hit me! I could make the dessert in fruit jars for each person.

 

The recipe is very easy, but the results are oh so yummy!

 

Start out by making a 9x13 pan of Brownies. You can make them from your favorite scratch recipe or from a box (like I did). Let the brownies cool, before you continue to the next part. If time is an issue, make the brownies one day and assemble the next.

Next mix 2 boxes of White Chocolate Jello with 1/2 cup Coffee, and 1 1/2 cups milk. Then fold in 1 Large tub of Cool Whip. Now you are ready to assemble the truffle.

Crumble up the brownies in the bottom of the fruit jars (I used 4 wide mouth quart jars for this recipe) or a truffle dish. Next add the pudding mix. You can refrigerate till serving time. Before serving sprinkle with Heath Bar Toffee Pieces. Since I was giving this as a gift, I tied the toffee in a small bag and attached to the outside of the jar.

 

I decorated the jars with a strip of burlap, some lace and assorted ribbons, then made a tag from scrapbook paper. Since I made 4 quarts, the pudding mixture didn't quite fill the jar up, but nobody knew the difference with the cute decorations to the jar!

 

I have been ask to bring the desserts for our family gathering this week and have two people who are diabetic. I will be making this recipe with Sugar Free Brownie Mix, Pudding, and Cool Whip so they can enjoy it too.

 

So if you are in need of a super easy handmade gift or need to take a dessert somewhere, this is sure to please everyone!

Heather's Wedding

A few weeks ago Heather sent me a convo asking how I could incorporate purple with the burlap and lace bouquets in my etsy store. I replied that I could use purple material to create flowers, small tufts of tulle could be used in a similar fashion to the lace, or I could use purple ribbon in the bouquets.

 

 

Instead of giving me specific instructions on how to use shades of purple and plum in her bouquets, Heather said "...I would rather give your creativity free reign and let you produce what you think will look best."

 That confidence and trust in me made me fill good.

 Heather also ordered 4 wristlets. While working on her order, I would send her pictures to see and get approval before making all the items. When I sent her the picture of the wristlet, this was her response "Very nice! I was curious as to how these would look as a wristlet. Exceeds expectations!"

 Each wristlet had a chocolate, ivory, and tan burlap rose, lace, tulle, pearls, and purple ribbon.

 The bridesmaids bouquets were made with the same colors and materials.

Heather's wedding is in a few weeks at the edge of the woods on a farm, yet another wedding I wish I could see in person!

 

Congratulations and Best Wishes for your wedding Heather!

 I appreciated your trust and encouraging words while working to create your bouquets.

 

 

 

 

Introducing NEW Burlap Colors Available

I would like to introduce you to NEW colors of burlap in my etsy store! 

I now have Turquoise, Red, Orange, and Green Burlap available for burlap and lace bridal bouquets and boutonnieres. These beautiful colors join the rustic

Natural, Chocolate Brown, and Cream colored burlap that have comprised the shabby chic bouquets for a while now.  

 I also have white and off white vintage lace available to create a custom bouquet with your choice of colors.

What is more romantic than one dozen red roses? 12 red burlap roses comprise this vintage inspired bouquet. Chocolate and natural burlap along with vintage lace make up this bouquet. 

 These popular boutonniere's can be created with any combination of colors. Want a Red rose with chocolate leaves, and tan stem wrap or how about chocolate rose with turquoise leaves. It can be done!

 

I am so excited to now be able to offer additional colors and options to my customers at GypsyFarmGirl.etsy.com This is a photo of the orange and green burlap that I have available at this time.

 Various sizes, styles, and flowers can be customized for almost any budget.

If you would like burlap and lace bouquets for your shabby chic, rustic, country, or vintage inspired wedding, you can contact me through my etsy store and I would be happy to create a customized wedding package for you, complete with bridal bouquets, bridesmaids arrangements, boutonnieres, and hair clips for the girls in your wedding party. Please feel free to convo me or send me an email if you have any questions.

 I would love to help make your wedding dreams come true!