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Chai Chocolate Truffles

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Chai Chocolate Truffles | Since this time of year is one of joyous celebration, what do we need to celebrate the season? Real food treats, of course! Ethical treats. Delicious treats. Thankfully, simple treats like chai chocolate truffles satisfy on all fronts -- and you won't miss the refined sugar at all! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Since this time of year is one of joyous celebration, what do we need to celebrate the season?

Real food treats, of course!

Ethical treats.

Delicious treats.

Thankfully, simple treats like chai chocolate truffles satisfy on all fronts.

These intensely rich truffles don’t have any sugar beyond the bit in the chocolate bar itself.

You won’t miss the sugar, I promise. 😉

And they’re blissfully simple, despite their frou-frou reputation.

I used to think that truffles were labor-intensive and thus meant for super-special occasions only.

But then I worked at an up-scale restaurant aptly named Truffles, where every guest received a simple chocolate truffle at the end of the meal, and I realized truffles really do fit every occasion.

And once I learned the chef’s recipe — and subsequently made thousands upon thousands of truffles — I realized how truly simple they can be.

I’ve purposely shared this recipe with the truffle base and spice mix listed separately, as truffles are extremely versatile.

Prefer mint? Use peppermint extract.

Love orange or almond? Use orange zest or almond extract.

Crave warmth or spice? Try my Mayan Chocolate Truffles; they’ll make you swoon. 🙂

May your celebrations this season be marked with joy and your Christmas season deeply blessed.

Chai Chocolate Truffles | Since this time of year is one of joyous celebration, what do we need to celebrate the season? Real food treats, of course! Ethical treats. Delicious treats. Thankfully, simple treats like chai chocolate truffles satisfy on all fronts -- and you won't miss the refined sugar at all! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

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Chai Chocolate Truffles

These intensely rich truffles don't have any sugar beyond the bit in the chocolate bar itself. You won't miss the sugar, I promise. And they're blissfully simple, despite their frou-frou reputation. Makes 30 to 40 truffles.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool then Chill 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings 30 truffles
Calories 31 kcal
Author Kresha Faber

Ingredients

Truffle Base

  • 12 ounces 85% dark chocolate coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cocoa powder or raw cacao powder*, for dredging

Chai Spice Blend

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place chocolate, butter, salt, and spices in a heat-proof bowl. 

  2. Bring the cream to boil, strain, and pour over the chocolate mixture.

  3. Slowly mix with a wooden spoon until the chocolate is melted and completely smooth. 

  4. Taste a small amount and adjust spices as desired. 

  5. Stir in vanilla extract. 

  6. Pour into a square baking pan or loaf pan and let cool at room temperature until the mixture is scoop-able (1 to 3 hours).

  7. Meanwhile, place cocoa powder in a bowl or pie plate and have at the ready. 

  8. Using a melon baller or large tablespoon, scoop chocolate into curls. 

  9. Roll each curl into a ball 1 inch in diameter, then drop into the cocoa powder and dredge well.

  10. Shake off the excess cocoa and place balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 

  11. Refrigerate until firm -- 30 to 60 minutes. 

  12. If the mixture softens too much while you're rolling, refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes, then continue rolling.

  13. Store in the refrigerator for up to one month, but let sit at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving.

Recipe Notes

  • *We like this raw cacao powder.
Nutrition Facts
Chai Chocolate Truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 31 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 26mg1%
Potassium 6mg0%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 128IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 6mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

See how simple truffles can be? Will you try these truffles to celebrate this season?

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Posted in: Allergy Friendly Celebrations Desserts & Cookies Desserts & Cookies (Gluten-Free) Food Preparation Recipes

About Kresha Faber

Kresha is the primary writer and blog editor at NourishingJoy.com, a website dedicated to real food, sustainable living, natural homemaking, and joyful parenting. She is the mother of three young children, the wife of one handsome organic farmer, an opera singer, a cloth diapering instructor, and an avid researcher. She and her husband share a passion for living life thoughtfully and intentionally in response to God's grace in their lives and she loves to share good meals (and good wine!) around a very large table.

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  1. Emily K says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:40 am

    This sounds so yummy. Think I’m gonna try these. Thanks for sharing.

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