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Chilli Chocolate Truffles

Spicy Chili Truffles

These decadent Chilli Chocolate Truffles offer a delightful blend of rich chocolate and a spicy twist, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: International
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Base
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes pounded to a powder
  • 120 g dark chocolate or couverture chopped
  • 120 g milk chocolate or couverture chopped
  • 240 ml heavy cream for ganache
  • 30 g butter softened
  • 300 g dark couverture or chocolate for dipping
  • to taste cocoa powder for rolling, sifted

Equipment

  • Pestle and Mortar
  • Small Saucepan
  • hand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • double boiler
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Ganache Preparation
  1. Using a pestle and mortar, grind the chili flakes to a powder. Chop the dark and milk chocolate into small pieces and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a boil and remove from heat. Add in the ground chili flakes and chopped chocolate and stir until smooth.
  3. Let the ganache cool for about 2 hours in the fridge, until it has set but still can be stirred.
Truffle Formation
  1. Add the butter to the ganache, and using a hand mixer, beat until smooth. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1A tip, pipe the chocolate ganache in circles onto the parchment paper. Let the truffles chill for 30 minutes in a cool place, then flatten the tips with your finger.
Coating and Storage
  1. When the truffles have fully set, chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt over a double boiler.
  2. Add some of the melted chocolate onto your hands and coat the truffles by rolling them on the inside of your palms. Immediately roll the truffles in cocoa powder and place onto a baking sheet and let them cool completely.
  3. Store in the fridge and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different chocolates and flavorings to personalize your truffles.

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