Dark Ginger and Orange Chocolate Truffles

Makes

10

The chocolate used in this recipe blends together zest-filled orange with sharp ginger, making the perfect truffles, each bite packs a kick of delectable flavour that superbly complements the 70% dark chocolate.

Ingredients

Ingredients
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 80g Divine 70% Dark Chocolate with Ginger & Orange
  • 20g coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp cacao powder, for rolling
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger, for rolling (optional)

Method

1

Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together until smooth.

2

Add the avocado flesh, cacao powder, syrup and a pinch of salt to a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour in the melted chocolate mixture and blend again until silky and thick, scrape down the sides as necessary.

3

Transfer the mix to a dish and place in the fridge for 1-2 hours until firm.

4

Using 1 small tablespoon measure per truffle, roll the mixture into 10 balls.

5

Place 1 tbsp cacao powder onto a plate (and the ginger, if using) and roll the balls in the cacao powder to coat them. Store the truffles in the fridge for up to 3 days.