Mayan Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in the rich and spicy flavors of Mayan Chocolate Truffles, a delightful treat that’s simple to make yet impressive enough for any occasion. These truffles combine semisweet chocolate with creamy butter and a hint of cayenne pepper, creating a unique flavor profile that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for celebrations, gifts, or as a sweet ending to your meal, these truffles are customizable with various coatings like cocoa powder or colorful sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 20 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mayan
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp flavored butter (Cinnamon & Brown Sugar)
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Cocoa powder or sprinkles (for coating)
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl with flavored butter.
- In a small saucepan, heat the cream until it simmers and pour it over the chocolate mixture. Let sit for 3 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, adding cayenne pepper and mixing well.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Scoop out portions using a melon baller or teaspoon, rolling them into balls.
- Coat the truffles in cocoa powder or sprinkles and place on parchment paper.
- Chill again until firm before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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