Description
These Thai Bird Chili Truffles offer a sneaky, spicy kick paired with the complex sweetness of dark chocolate ganache, creating a delightful fusion of flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 Thai Bird Chilis, sliced
- 100g cream
- 30g corn syrup
- 250g dark chocolate, chopped
- 10g butter
- Sea salt, for garnish
- Additional melted chocolate, for coating the truffles
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the cream, corn syrup, and sliced Thai Bird Chilis. Bring the mixture to a slight simmer over medium heat.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the Thai Bird Chilis steep in the cream for at least 15 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Strain the cream mixture to remove the chili slices and return the cream to the saucepan.
- Reheat the cream gently until it is warm but not boiling.
- Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the warm cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes to melt.
- Stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and fully combined. Add the butter and continue stirring until the butter is melted and the ganache is glossy.
- Let the ganache cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, form the ganache into 1-inch balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the truffles in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt additional chocolate in a microwave or double boiler. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate to coat, then return to the parchment-lined sheet.
- Sprinkle each truffle with a pinch of sea salt before the chocolate sets.
- Allow the chocolate coating to set completely before serving.
Notes
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For a milder spice, reduce the steeping time of the chilis. These truffles make a unique gift or a sophisticated treat for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 5