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Chocolate surprise truffles
Photo: Charisse Kenion

Chocolate surprise truffles

7 ingredients Makes 40 openrecipes
Chocolate surprise truffles

These truffles make great gifts – just wrap them in little sweet tins or boxes tied with ribbon. The surprise comes from adding a tiny pinch of chilli to the last bit of mix. You'll end up with a few spicy truffles hidden away amongst the rest! A spicy lucky dip.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

308
Calories
2g
Protein
26g
Fat
17g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Hazelnut not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 250 g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
  • 125 ml double cream
  • 25 g butter
  • 1 pinch of sea salt
  • 1 large handful of hazelnuts, bashed up
  • 50 g good-quality cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch of chilli powder

Directions

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By jamieoliver · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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