Spiced Hot Chocolate Truffles
Spiced Hot Chocolate Truffles are a decadent delight that combines rich dark chocolate with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These bite-sized treats offer a burst of flavor, making them perfect for cozy evenings or as thoughtful gifts. With their velvety texture and unique spice blend, they are sure to impress anyone who savors them. Easy to prepare, these truffles will bring warmth and joy to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. In a saucepan, warm the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the melted chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes and stir until smooth.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and chili powder until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours until firm.
- Using a melon baller or teaspoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated.
- Chill again for about 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg