3 Pepper Chocolate Truffles
Pepper and chocolate pair nicely. In addition to their complimentary fragrances, the heat helps to lessen the bitterness of chocolate. Makes about fifty truffles.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp green pepper
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 long pepper
- 18 oz. 60% cocoa chocolate
- 350 ml 35% cream
- Powdered cocoa to dust truffles
Method
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1
With a mortar and pestle, grind spices finely.
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2
Break chocolate into small pieces. In a medium bowl, combine chocolate and spices.
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3
In a small pot, heat cream.
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4
Pour scalded cream over chocolate and spices.
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5
Using a whisk, beat together well.
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6
Cool preparation in refrigerator for 12 hours.
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7
Using a spoon, shape cooled chocolate mixture into truffles.
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8
Coat in powdered cocoa by rolling.
