Coconut milk and cinnamon combine with chocolate and yerba maté, a traditional drink in Uruguay and other South American countries touted for its health benefits, in this delicious treat. Serve with orange slices for an especially sharp contrast on the palate.
Special Diets:
Method
Fill a saucepan halfway with water and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
Place a small metal bowl on top of the saucepan to create a double boiler.
Add the chocolate to the bowl and melt over moderate heat.
Pour the coconut milk into a second medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Add the tea and cinnamon, cover, and remove from heat for 5 minutes.
Strain the coconut milk mixture directly into the chocolate, using a fine-mesh strainer.
Discard the tea leaves.
Whisk the chocolate mixture until the chocolate is uniformly melted and the coconut milk has been incorporated.
Refrigerate the chocolate until firm, about 2 hours.
Sift cocoa into a bowl. Using a measuring spoon, scoop up 1 teaspoon of chocolate and quickly roll into a ball about 3/4-inch across.
Drop into cocoa; roll each truffle in cocoa to coat.
Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
2 truffles
Calories
100
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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