Spicy Chocolate Truffles
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup extra-fine shredded coconut, toasted
- 1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and chopped
- In a medium saucepot, heat the cream, cinnamon, chili powder and cayenne pepper over medium-low heat until it comes to a simmer.
- Add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Transfer to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator until it firms up, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- In the meantime, place the toasted coconut, cookie crumbs, cocoa powder and chopped pistachio nuts onto separate small plates.
- Remove the chocolate from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes to soften.
- Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop out the chocolate into the toppings and roll them around to completely coat.
- Place on a plate and serve.
- Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container.
heavy cream, ground cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne pepper, chocolate, coconut, chocolate cookie crumbs, cocoa powder, pistachio nuts
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/spicy-chocolate-truffles-recipe.html (may not work)