Description
Rich dark chocolate meets earthy beets in these luscious “fudgy chocolate beet truffles” that blend unexpected flavors with surprising elegance. Sweet and mysterious, these truffles deliver a delightful chocolate experience with subtle vegetable undertones you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 medium beet, peeled and boiled until tender
- 1 cup (170 grams / 6 ounces) dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) heavy cream
Coating and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Coating Option:
- Extra dark chocolate chips for coating
Instructions
- Transform roasted beets into a silky, vibrant puree by thoroughly boiling until tender, then blending to achieve a smooth, luscious consistency.
- Create a luxurious chocolate base by gently melting dark chocolate in a double boiler, stirring consistently to ensure a glossy, uniform texture.
- Craft the truffle filling by combining the beet puree with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a delicate touch of salt, whisking until the mixture becomes homogeneous.
- Incorporate the melted chocolate into the beet mixture, folding carefully to maintain a consistent, velvety texture throughout.
- Refrigerate the truffle mixture for approximately 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up and become more manageable for shaping.
- Utilizing clean hands or a melon baller, carefully form the chilled mixture into uniform, bite-sized spheres, placing them on a parchment-lined tray.
- Prepare a second batch of melted chocolate for coating, using a dipping technique to completely enrobe each truffle, allowing excess chocolate to drip off smoothly.
- Return the chocolate-covered truffles to the refrigerator, permitting the exterior to solidify and create a glossy, crisp shell.
- Serve these decadent, nutrient-rich truffles chilled, revealing a surprise burst of earthy sweetness with each luxurious bite.
Notes
- Maximize beet flavor by roasting instead of boiling, which concentrates the natural sweetness and earthy undertones.
- Adjust sugar levels based on beet’s natural sweetness; taste the mixture before chilling to ensure perfect balance.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for deeper, more intense chocolate flavor and healthier antioxidants.
- Consider dairy-free and vegan options by substituting powdered sugar with coconut sugar and using dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg