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Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Lapsang Souchong Chili Truffles


Lapsang Souchong Chili Truffles


The smokey flavor of this tea, paired with the spiciness of the cayenne, blend for a truly unique but yummy truffle. Not your ordinary sweet, rather one with a kick.


Prep Time: 30 - 45 mins

Serving Size: varies on size of truffles


* 8 oz heavy cream

* 8 oz dark chocolate

* 12 oz coating chocolate ( found in produce section of grocery store for dipping fruit)

* 1 tsp cayenne pepper ( or to taste)

* 3 tsp lapsang souchong tea

Directions- measure out all ingredients.
Bring cream to scalding, add tea and let it steep, strain out tea leaves. if necessary bring cream back to scald, then pour over 8 oz dark chocolate, stir until incorporated and smooth, place in fridge till firm set. Working quickly using either a measuring teaspoon or a small scoop, for the truffle mix into balls.

Place in fridge to re-firm.

Melt coating chocolate in microwave per directions on container, dip truffles into melted chocolate and place onto a wax paper or parchment lined cookie tray, chill to set.

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