Home Kitchen Mayan Chocolate Truffles

It’s Friday and why not finish the week with a little chocolate?

Oh-me-oh-MY! These were a big hit in my house and I even got to use these truffle-beauties as a bargaining tool to get some chores done around here!

To Make These Mayan Chocolate Truffles Set out:

• dark chocolate
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• cayenne pepper
• coffee or coffee flavored liqueur

Finely chop 8 ounces dark chocolate. Try to keep them in small uniform pieces so they melt evenly.

Add it to a heat safe bowl.

Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into a saucepan. Bring to only a boil. Little bubbles will be forming at the edge of the pan.

Pour the warm cream over the finely chopped dark chocolate.

Let this sit for a moment, so the chocolate can gently melt.

Use a rubber spatula to mix well until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon coffee or coffee liqueur.

Then measure and add in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Next, measure and add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. Stir well to incorporate.

Allow the truffle mixture to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

Use a small spoon to measure out the filling and roll into balls. Set them on a line sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Once chilled, roll the truffles in desired coating.

Use a fork to remove the coated truffles and repeat with the remaining truffles.

Enjoy! And if you give this method a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Recipe is respectfully borrowed from TheCraftinomicon.com