Spanish Olive Truffles
This unique and rich truffle recipe incorporates a surprising twist with the addition of black Spanish olives, lending a savory complexity to the sweet and creamy chocolate. The inclusion of orange zest adds a refreshing citrus note, while the butter enhances the luxurious texture of these delectable treats. Perfect for indulging a sophisticated palate or gifting to a true food enthusiast.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 150g double cream
- 220g of 70% dark chocolate
- 1 orange zest
- 150g of black pitted Spanish olives
- 40g of butter
Instructions
- Take 150g of black olives and blend them into a rough paste with a food processor.
- Place a medium sized pot with the double cream over a low heat. When this is almost at boiling point, turn off the heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, orange zest and the olive pate.
- Mix the truffle mixture well with a spatula until you have a smooth texture.
- The mix should still be warm, now add the chopped butter to give extra shine and silkiness to the truffles mix.
- Cover the pot with cling film and cool down in the fridge for a 5-7 hours for the mix to harden so that you can shape it into balls later on.
- Once cool and hard, it's time to make little balls with your hands, shape the mixture and then coat them with cocoa powder.
Yield
Serves 4
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