Choc truffle
As an occasional indulgence these sweet treats are hard to beat
Dark chocolate your way
DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
For base recipe, in a medium saucepan, stir 350g chopped dark chocolate and 125g light cream cheese over low heat until melted (mixture will be slightly grainy). Remove pan from heat. Stir in
1 tsp vanilla extract. Transfer to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill in fridge for 1-11/2 hours or until mixture is firm enough to roll. Shape into 28 small balls. Roll in desired coatings (see below). Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 week. Makes 28. 1 per serve as an occasional dessert. PER TRUFFLE (base recipe): 355kJ, protein 1g, total fat 6.5g (sat. fat 4g), carbs 6g, fibre 0g, sodium 21mg • Carb exchanges ½• GI estimate
low • Gluten free
TRUFFLE COATINGS
1 Coconut Roll in 1/2 cup shredded coconut until coated.
PER TRUFFLE: 400kJ, protein 1g, total fat 7.6g (sat. fat 4.9g), carbs 6g, fibre 0g, sodium 21mg • Carb exchanges ½• GI estimate low • Gluten free
2 Chocolate and sea salt Roll in 220g melted dark chocolate until coated. Sprinkle with a tiny amount of sea salt. Leave to set. PER TRUFFLE: 540kJ, protein 2g, total fat 9.9g (sat. fat 6g), carbs 9g, fibre 0g, sodium 173mg
• Carb exchanges ½• GI estimate low • Gluten free
3 Peanut butter Combine 85g melted white cooking chocolate with 1 Tbsp light peanut butter. Drizzle onto truffles. Leave to set. PER TRUFFLE: 435kJ, protein 2g, total fat 7.7g (sat. fat 4.6g), carbs 7g, fibre 0g, sodium 25mg • Carb exchanges ½• GI estimate low • Gluten free 4 Chilli Roll in 2 Tbsp cocoa powder until coated. Sprinkle lightly with ground chillies. PER TRUFFLE: 365kJ, protein 1g, total fat 6.6g (sat. fat 4g), carbs 6g, fibre 0g, sodium 24mg • Carb exchanges ½• GI estimate low
• Gluten free
5 Almond Roll in 1/2 cup ground toasted almonds until coated.
PER TRUFFLE: 410kJ, protein 2g, total fat 7.7g (sat. fat 4g), carbs 6g, fibre 0g, sodium 21mg • Carb exchanges ½• GI estimate low • Gluten free