Ancho Chile and Cinnamon Truffles Recipe

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Ancho Chile and Cinnamon Truffles
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Directions:

  1. Combine ground ancho chili, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, heavy cream, and salt. Bring to a boil cover and steep for 2 hours.
  2. Chop Valrhona dark bitter chocolate into one-inch pieces.
  3. Bring spice-and-cream mixture back to a boil and add the chopped chocolate pieces. Mix until combined and smooth. If lumps remain, stir over a double boiler until smooth.
  4. Pour mixture into a parchment-lined two-inch half pan. Refrigerate until set.
  5. With a small spoon, scoop out 50 equally sized ganache balls. Roll and smooth the balls with your hands.
  6. Mix cocoa powder and ancho chili powder in a small bowl. Roll ganache balls in cocoa and chili mixture.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 450.35 Kcal (1886 kJ)
Calories from fat 302.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.6g 52%
Cholesterol 49.95mg 17%
Sodium 1069.51mg 45%
Potassium 56.57mg 1%
Total Carbs 14.88g 5%
Sugars 4.86g 19%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g 118%
Protein 24.7g 49%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 35.8mg 199%
Calcium 184.2mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 329.17 Kcal (1378 kJ)
Calories from fat 221.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.56g 52%
Cholesterol 36.51mg 17%
Sodium 781.74mg 45%
Potassium 41.35mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.88g 5%
Sugars 3.55g 19%
Dietary Fiber 21.63g 118%
Protein 18.05g 49%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 26.2mg 199%
Calcium 134.6mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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