These are very yummy, not too sweet, but super rich. They have a very subtle lingering spice to them that complements the chocolate nicely. If you've never had cayenne and chocolate, it's the perfect combination of flavors
I'm just gonna guesstimate amounts...I (un)cook by feel and taste, not by measurements
1 C almonds, unsoaked
1/4 - 1/3 C cocao powder
2 T agave ( more or less depending on if you want it more rich or more sweet)
2 T dried coconut flakes
1 t coconut
oil/butter
1/2 t vanilla powder
1/2 -1 t cayenne (I just tasted until it was right to me)
extra cocao for rolling truffles
-Grind almonds to a powder in food processor (doesn't have to be too fine)
-Add cacao, agave, vanilla, coconut flakes and coconut oil/butter
-Add cayenne to taste. You don't want it too spicy (or do you?) just enough to let the flavors mingle together as they dance across your palette
in a harmonious tango
-Let ingredients go around a few more times in processor till well mixed
-While processor is going add JUST ENOUGH water to form a doughy mixture
-drop by rounded teaspoons onto parchment
paper
- roll around in your hand to a create ball out of each one, then roll in cocao powder
-lastly place in freezer, if you want you could eat them now-they would be really chewy and soft or wait an hour or two and eat them from the freezer when they will be firm and slightly chewy.
This is one of those desserts that should be enjoyed slowly, every bite savored as you notice the different flavors passing over your tongue and through your mouth to make a completely sublime experience.
- almonds [2]
- chocolate [3]
- dessert [4]
- Food Processor [5]
