About the Recipe
Sometimes, you just need a little chocolate dessert. These rich and decadent Avocado Chocolate Truffles are the perfect solution. They are satisfying without being full of sugar and calories. Believe me when I say this; you don’t even taste the avocado!
Made with only five ingredients, you’ll be surprised at how easy they are to make…and eat! Ever since I discovered how delicious Avocado Chocolate Mousse is, I’ve been wanted to find another way to showcase this unique ingredient combination.
These truffles have a soft, creamy textured inside. However, you can decide how to finish the truffles. Will you keep them smooth and creamy or add a textural crunch? It’s up to you!
Ingredients
3.5 oz dark chocolate*
1 cup mashed avocado (2 small avocados or 1 large)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons cacao powder
4-6 Tablespoons powdered sugar (or 3 Tablespoons powdered Monk Fruit)
Preparation
Use a fork or stick blender to mash the avocado until it is completely smooth. No lumps!
Melt the chocolate. Place chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 15 seconds. Remove and stir. Continue microwaving (and stirring) in 15 second increments until the chocolate is almost melted. Stir until no lumps remain.
Add the melted chocolate to the mashed avocado. Mix until combined.
Mix in the sugar/monk fruit and vanilla extract. Mix well. Add the cocoa powder and stir to combine**.
Let the mixture chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Use your hand to roll 1 - 2 Tablespoons mixture into a truffle ball.
Roll each ball in a coating to finish (cocoa powder, powdered sugar, nuts, Oreo crumbs, or sprinkles).
Notes:
*The type of dark chocolate you choose will impact on the final flavor. Try a 75% Lindt chocolate and the result was delicious but not super sweet.
**Use 3 Tablespoons of cocoa powder to make soft truffles. Add more cocoa powder to make denser, harder truffles. Note that the truffles will harden a bit as they cool so it's best to add the extra cocoa after chilling them.
Recipe compliments of Dishnthekitchen.com