Description
Delicious truffles combining rich chocolate with the sweet, earthy flavors of figs and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/8 cup crystallized ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 2 cups dried figs, stems removed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a tray with parchment paper for chilling.
- In a food processor, combine dried figs, crystallized ginger, honey, orange zest, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Pulse until thick and sticky.
- Melt chocolate chips gently in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave in 15-second intervals until smooth.
- Add melted chocolate to the fig mixture and pulse until fully blended.
- Chill mixture for 15 minutes, then scoop and roll into small truffle-sized balls.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or leave plain for a glossy finish.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
Make sure to chill the mixture thoroughly for easier shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg