Spiced Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Name: Spiced Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw cacao powder; 1 1/4 cups cashews, soaked for 2-4 hours, rinsed; 3 oz soft, pitted dates; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted; 3 tbsp cacao butter, melted; 2 tbsp maca powder (optional); 1 tbsp mesquite powder (optional); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; None None cayenne pepper, to taste; None None To Decorate; 1/4 cup cacao nibs or cacao powder, for coating truffles; None None gold dust (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups raw cacao powder
1 1/4 cups cashews, soaked for 2-4 hours, rinsed
3 oz soft, pitted dates
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
3 tbsp cacao butter, melted
2 tbsp maca powder (optional)
1 tbsp mesquite powder (optional)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp nutmeg
None None cayenne pepper, to taste
None None To Decorate
1/4 cup cacao nibs or cacao powder, for coating truffles
None None gold dust (optional)

1
Blend cacao powder, cashews, dates and maple syrup in a blender until almost smooth.
2
Add melted coconut oil and cacao butter and blend until completely smooth. Add remaining ingredients and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely combined and smooth, scraping down sides of blender as necessary.
3
Transfer mixture to a bowl and chill for 40 mins to firm up.
4
Roll into about 40 balls, each around 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in cacao nibs or cacao powder as you go.
5
Place in a container and refrigerate for 2 hours to set before serving. When set, dust with gold dust, if using. Truffles will keep for 2 weeks stored airtight in the fridge.

378

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups raw cacao powder, 1 1/4 cups cashews, soaked for 2-4 hours, rinsed, 3 oz soft, pitted dates, 1/4 cup maple syrup, and more.

Yes, Spiced Chocolate Truffles falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Chocolate Truffles

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