Ingredients
– 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
– 100g milk chocolate
– 50g unsweetened cocoa powder
– 100g heavy cream
– 50g unsalted butter
– 1 tablespoon rose water
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– ½ teaspoon sea salt
– Edible gold leaf for decoration (optional)
– Chopped pistachios or almonds (for garnish)
Instructions
Creating delectable Dubai-inspired chocolates at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. Follow these steps to bring a taste of Dubai into your own kitchen:
1. Prepare Your Workspace: Make sure you have a clean, dry workspace with all your ingredients measured and ready.
2. Melt Dark Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, combine the dark chocolate and butter. Melt them over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
3. Add Cream: Slowly add the heavy cream to the melted dark chocolate mixture. Stir until fully combined and silky.
4. Flavor It: Add the rose water and vanilla extract to the mixture, along with the sea salt. Blend well to infuse the flavors.
5. Chill Mixture: Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes until it becomes firm enough to handle.
6. Form Chocolate Truffles: Once set, use a small ice cream scoop or your hands to shape the mixture into small balls. Roll each truffle in your hands to make them smooth.
7. Coat in Cocoa: Roll each truffle in the unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly coated. For an extra touch, you can also roll some truffles in chopped pistachios or almonds.
8. Chill Again: Place the coated truffles back on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Chill them for an additional 15 minutes.
9. Prepare Presentation: If desired, garnish each truffle with small pieces of edible gold leaf for an added luxurious touch.
10. Serve: Once firm, they are ready to be enjoyed or given as gifts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20 truffles
- Calories: 120 kcal per truffle
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 1g