Every time I am surprised at how rich and tasty the recipes I make with the minimal of materials.
This time i pair avocado with couverture and that duo changes completely!
Ingredients
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- 180 gr dark chocolate ,
- 1 small avocado ,
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ,
- pinch of salt (optional) ,
- zest from 1 orange (optional) ,
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for rolling (optional)
Instructions
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- Combine the chocolate, vanilla extract and pinch of salt over a double boiler, and melt until completely smooth. ,
- Mash the avocado in a blender until no lumps are visible, then stir it into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth and thickened. ,
- Add orange zest and and stir well. Place in the fridge to set for 20 minutes, or until slightly firm to the touch. ,
- Once the mixture has been chilled and is slightly firm, use a tablespoon to scoop the chocolate into 12 balls. ,
- Place them on a pan lined with parchment paper, and roll the balls between the palms of your hand to create the truffles. ,
- Place the 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder in small bowl, and roll each truffle into the cocoa to coat.
