Dark Chocolate Chili Truffles
Prep time: 6 hours 15 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 6 hours 20 mins
Ingredients
  • 17.64 ounces (500g) dark chocolate
  • 1.69 fluid ounces (80ml) cream
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder or to taste
  • 1.41 ounces (40g) butter, unsalted
Instructions
  1. In a smaller pot bring the cream and chilli powder to the boil. Add ⅔ of the chocolate and melt while stirring to a smooth mixture. Add butter and stir again.
  2. Pour the mixture into a buttered rectangular baking dish; leave to set completely (about 6 hours).
  3. Remove the set chocolate from the dish and cut smaller squares. Roll them gently between the palms of your hands for round truffles.
  4. Melt the remaining dark chocolate and leave to cool again. Coat the rolled chocolates with the melted chocolate and let set.
Recipe by My Kitchen in the Rockies | A Denver, Colorado Food Blog at http://www.mykitchenintherockies.com/2012/07/17/dark-chocolate-chili-truffles-and-a-visit-to-ouray-colorado/