Szechuan Pepper Chocolate Truffles Recipe: A Spicy Twist on a Classic Treat

Looking for a unique and delicious twist on a classic treat? Try these Szechuan pepper chocolate truffles! Made with rich dark chocolate and spicy Szechuan pepper, these truffles are sure to impress. This easy-to-follow recipe yields approximately 20 truffles.

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon of Szechuan pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
• Cocoa powder or chopped nuts for rolling (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
2. Add the Szechuan pepper and sea salt to the cream and let it steep for 5 minutes.
3. Strain the cream mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the Szechuan pepper and set it aside.
4. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a large bowl.
5. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes.
6. Stir the chocolate and cream together until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to roll into balls.
8. Once the mixture has chilled, use a small cookie scoop or spoon to scoop out small portions of the mixture.
9. Roll each portion into a ball and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
10. If desired, roll the truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat them.
11. Refrigerate the truffles until ready to serve.

This recipe makes approximately 20 truffles.