Best 6 Chocolate Cayenne Truffles Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delights, where chocolate and cayenne intertwine in a harmonious dance of flavors. Embark on a journey of taste and discovery as we guide you through the art of crafting sublime chocolate cayenne truffles. These heavenly morsels are a symphony of rich, indulgent chocolate perfectly complemented by a subtle hint of cayenne pepper, creating a captivating flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of chocolate cayenne truffles, where decadence meets a touch of heat, resulting in an unforgettable symphony of flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
12 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup extra-fine shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup chocolate cookie crumbs
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup pistachio nuts, shelled and chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepot, heat the cream, cinnamon, chili powder and cayenne pepper over medium-low heat until it comes to a simmer. Add the chocolate and stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Transfer to a bowl and chill in the refrigerator until it firms up, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • In the meantime, place the toasted coconut, cookie crumbs, cocoa powder and chopped pistachio nuts onto separate small plates.
  • Remove the chocolate from the refrigerator and let sit for 30 minutes to soften.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon, scoop out the chocolate into the toppings and roll them around to completely coat. Place on a plate and serve. Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 days in an airtight container.

CLASSIC CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, cocoa powder

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Desserts

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 cup cocoa powder

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized pan, combine semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, mix until you achieve a smooth consistency.
  • Pour mixture into a bread pan.
  • Allow to sit in refrigerator for 1 hour or until mixture is solid.
  • With an ice cream scoop, form balls from the mixture (refreeze if truffle begins to melt).
  • Roll in cocoa powder for topping.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 969 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 51 grams

CHOCOLATE CAYENNE SOUFFLES



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This rich, chocolaty souffle has a surprise ending...a little kick of heat from the cayenne pepper. It's very yummy. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 teaspoons plus 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Separate egg; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat two 6-oz. ramekins with 1 teaspoon butter and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Place ramekins on a baking sheet; set aside., In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. , Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Whisk in the chocolate, cayenne and salt until chocolate is melted. Transfer to a small bowl., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cool slightly., In another bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar on high until stiff peaks form., With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg white into chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg white until combined. Transfer to prepared ramekins., Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are puffed and centers appear set. Serve immediately. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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If you've never made homemade truffles before, these are way easier than you think, and make for an impressive edible gift. I ended up doing a gingerbread spice version, which is chef-speak for pumpkin spice, but the fun part is getting to flavor these any way you like! To guarantee the perfect ganache, use a scale to make sure you match 60% of the chocolate's weight in cream.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 1h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

326 grams dark chocolate chips
¾ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch finely ground black pepper
1 tiny pinch salt
tiny pinch cayenne pepper
196 grams heavy cream
2 cups dark chocolate chips, or as needed
1 crispy gingersnap cookie

Steps:

  • Add chocolate chips to a heat-proof mixing bowl; add ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, and cayenne. Heat cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Immediately remove from heat and pour hot cream over chocolate. Shake bowl slightly to fully cover the chocolate; let sit for 2 minutes. Slowly whisk until well combined and a thick, glossy ganache forms.
  • Cover ganache with plastic wrap and let cool to room temperature or until firm enough to scoop, about 15 minutes. Form about 2 teaspoons of the ganache into balls using a small sorbet scoop, or roll by hand. Place balls onto a baking sheet lined with silicone or parchment paper. Refrigerate until cold and firm, about 15 minutes, then re-roll as needed to smoothen.
  • Place a heat-proof bowl over a pot of hot water on the lowest heat settling. Add most of the chocolate chips, reserving about 1/3 cup, to the bowl and let melt, about 5 minutes. In the meantime, break gingersnap in half and place on a plate next to a microplane. Stir the reserved chocolate chips into the melted chocolate until they disappear. Remove from heat.
  • Dip truffles into the melted chocolate by hand or by holding each truffle with a fork and spooning the chocolate on top. Place truffles on the baking sheet and swirl the tops with your finger. Grate the gingersnap on top. Let truffles rest on the baking sheet until the coating dries and hardens completely, trimming away excess chocolate from the bases using the back of a knife if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 14.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 27.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 25m

Yield 12 large truffles or 24 small

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 pound semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 to 2 tablespoons dark rum, Grand Marnier, Bourbon, or other liquor
1/4 to 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, confectioners' sugar, sweetened ground chocolate, or finely chopped nuts

Steps:

  • Put the chocolate in a bowl. In a small saucepan or microwave, heat the cream to a boil. Pour the cream over the chocolate and shake the bowl gently to settle the cream. Cover with a plate or lid and set aside until the chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Whisk the mixture until smooth and shiny. Stir in the rum or other flavoring. Cover the surface of the chocolate with plastic wrap. Set aside in a cool place until the chocolate firms up, about 2 hours. (To speed this up set the bowl of chocolate over another bowl of ice and stir until the desired consistency.)
  • Line a baking sheet with waxed or parchment paper. Use 2 spoons to drop small mounds/balls of chocolate, about 1/2 to 1-inch high on the paper (depending on the size you want). Then chill your hands under a faucet of running cold water or by using an ice bath. Roll each chocolate mound between your open palms to make smooth round balls.
  • Pour the cocoa or coating of choice into a cake pan or on a plate. Roll the truffles in the coating or use a clean spoon to pour the coating on the truffles. Repeat with all the truffles. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • To serve, scoop the truffles out of the cocoa with a fork or a slotted spoon. Put the truffles in small candy cups and serve now or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CHOCOLATE CAYENNE TRUFFLES



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This is a recipe I found on the Internet in several different places. I love it, though I've found that some people find it too intense to enjoy. If you know someone who likes spicy food, this might not be a bad Valentine's Day treat. It starts off cool and sweet, but is spicy when it melts on your tongue. The ginger on the outside helps give a little bite at the start.

Provided by korvus

Categories     Candy

Time 8h15m

Yield 20-30 truffles (depending on size), 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup butter
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate, butter and cayenne in a double boiler, or a bowl in the microwave. Stir well.
  • Remove from heat. Mix in cream and 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar. Stir well. (The sugar will stick together in small lumps if you aren't vigorous about it.).
  • Cover, and chill overnight.
  • Create a mixture of 1/3 cup powdered sugar, the cocoa powder, ginger, and cinnamon.
  • Scoop out the chocolate, one tablespoon at a time. Mold it into balls. (this is messy; get used to it.) Roll the balls in the powder mixture to coat them.
  • Put them back in the fridge, until serving time.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the final product, so it's important to use the best chocolate you can afford.
  • Temper the chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way to stabilize it. This makes the chocolate smoother, shinier, and less likely to melt at room temperature.
  • Use fresh cayenne pepper: Fresh cayenne pepper will give the truffles a more intense flavor than dried cayenne pepper.
  • Chill the truffles thoroughly: Before coating them in chocolate, it's important to chill the truffles thoroughly. This will help them hold their shape and make them easier to coat.
  • Use a variety of toppings: You can use a variety of toppings to decorate the truffles, such as cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cayenne truffles are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover chocolate. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of truffles that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give chocolate cayenne truffles a try.

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