Cardamom Cacao Truffles
Indulge in the luxurious decadence of homemade Cardamom Cacao Truffles—silky, melt-in-your-mouth bites of dark chocolate infused with the warm, fragrant spice of cardamom. Perfectly blended with rich heavy cream, a touch of vanilla, and finished with a dusting of unsweetened cacao powder, these handcrafted confections boast an irresistible balance of bitter and sweet with a hint of exotic flair. Easily customizable with an optional sprinkle of sea salt for a delightful contrast, this no-bake recipe is as simple as it is elegant, requiring minimal effort yet delivering gourmet results. Ideal for gifting, entertaining, or treating yourself, these truffles are your ticket to chocolate indulgence at its finest!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (70% cacao)
- 120 milliliters Heavy cream
- 20 grams Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 30 grams Unsweetened cacao powder
- 1 pinch Optional: sea salt flakes for garnish
Instructions
1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a medium-sized heatproof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the ground cardamom. Let the cream steep for 1-2 minutes to infuse the flavor.
4. Pour the warm cream mixture over the chopped chocolate. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to melt the chocolate.
5. Using a silicone spatula, gently stir the chocolate and cream until smooth and fully combined.
6. Stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and homogeneous.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
8. Once chilled, use a melon baller or small spoon to scoop out portions of the truffle mixture. Roll the portions into smooth balls between your palms.
9. Place the cacao powder in a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the cacao powder until evenly coated.
10. Optional: Top each truffle with a small pinch of sea salt flakes for added flavor contrast.
11. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Bring them to room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to enjoy their full flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1823 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.8 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.6 g | 428% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 205 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.2 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 197 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 28.4 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 1942 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
