Description
A unique dessert combining rich dark chocolate with the fiery kick of ghost pepper, creating a delightful contrast of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 1–2 teaspoons ghost pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Melt the chocolate by placing it in a heatproof bowl and heating the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir the mixture until smooth, then add ghost pepper powder and adjust to taste.
- Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, stirring until well combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them in cocoa powder until fully coated.
- Let the truffles sit at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of ghost pepper powder based on your spice tolerance.
- Experiment with different flavors and coatings for variety.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and rolling
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Ghost Pepper, Chocolate, Truffles, Spicy Dessert