Chile-Chocolate Mole Truffles
 
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These truffles are an exotic, subtly spicy, decadent treat
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Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 36 (1 truffle)
Ingredients
  • 10 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips (can use vegan)
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 tablespoons seedless raisins, minced
  • 5 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ ounce (about a 1 x 2-inch piece) dried ancho chile pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh lime zest
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and finely crushed
Instructions
  1. In a metal bowl, combine chocolate chips, sesame seeds, and raisins. In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium heat; stir in ancho chile, chipotle chile powder, cinnamon, and zest. Bring just to a simmer; immediately remove from heat. Remove and discard ancho, pour cream mixture over chocolate chip mixture, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture is completely blended. Let cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 to 2 hours.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. On a plate, spread the walnuts in an even layer. Using a ½ teaspoon measuring spoon (or melon baller) scoop out cooled chocolate mixture, form into a 1-inch ball, roll in crushed walnuts, and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture to form 36 truffles. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 5 days. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition facts are for original recipe, not with coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 truffle Calories: 80 Fat: 6g Saturated fat: 2.5g Carbohydrates: 7g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 0mg Fiber: 1g Protein: 1g Cholesterol: 5g
Recipe by Decadently Fit at https://www.decadentlyfit.com/2014/08/25/great-pepper-hatch-chili-cookbook-review-giveaway/