Chocolate Chili Truffles

Name: Chocolate Chili Truffles
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 10-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup dark chocolate, 73%; 1 tablespoon agave nectar; 1 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle or ancho, depending upon how spicy you like it); 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla); 1/4 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons toasted almonds, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

Submitted by DailyInspiration

"Another delicious truffle recipe; although it sounds deliciously spicy as well. I have not tried them yet, but they are on my holiday baking "try" list."

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 10-12

ingredients

1 cup dark chocolate, 73%
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 teaspoon chili powder (chipotle or ancho, depending upon how spicy you like it)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon almond extract (or vanilla)
¹⁄₄ cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons toasted almonds, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cocoa powder

directions

In a large saucepan, melt chocolate over very low heat. Stir in agave, chili, almond extract, and coconut milk. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until mixture is about the consistency of a thick frosting. Scoop mixture into balls and set aside on a parchment-lined paper or baking sheet. Combine the almonds and cocoa powder in a shallow bow. Roll the truffle balls in the almond-cocoa mixure.