Mexican Chocolate Avocado Truffles
Sweet, creamy, and chocolaty. Mexican Chocolate Avocado Truffles are as delicious as they are good for you. Plus, they pack a little kick, thanks to a small addition of cayenne pepper.
Servings: 30 servings
Calories: 94kcal
Equipment
- pastry blender optional for mashing avocado
- disposable cooking gloves optional
- airtight container for chilling the chocolate avocado mixture
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados pits removed, skinned, and diced
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- ½ teaspoon espresso powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup slivered almonds toasted and crushed to form crumbs
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- mini paper candy cups optional
Instructions
- Remove the flesh from the avocados and place in a large bowl.
- Add the vanilla, salt, espresso powder and cayenne to the avocados.
- Mix thoroughly with a hand mixer until blended (scraping down the sides as needed).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips on medium-low power, stirring occasionally. IMPORTANT - Do not melt quickly or on high heat!
- Add the melted chocolate to the avocado mixture and blend with the hand mixer (scraping down the sides as needed).
- Spoon the mixture into a container and refrigerate at least 60 minutes.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop approximately ½ tablespoon of chocolate out and roll into 1" balls.
- Roll each truffle into your choice of toasted almonds crumbs or cocoa powder.
- Place in mini paper candy cups if desired.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
Notes:
Chilling the finished truffle mixture is key.
Chill for a minimum of 60 minutes, but longer is even better.
From time to time, you'll need to rinse your hands with water when forming the balls. This will make the rolling process a little easier and neater. After rolling, refrigerate the truffles until ready to serve. Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Truffles may be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Chill for a minimum of 60 minutes, but longer is even better.
From time to time, you'll need to rinse your hands with water when forming the balls. This will make the rolling process a little easier and neater. After rolling, refrigerate the truffles until ready to serve. Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Truffles may be frozen. Store in an airtight freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg