Spiced Chai Spiced Christmas Truffles
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60% cacao or higher), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for a vegan version)
- 2 chai tea bags (or 1 tablespoon loose leaf chai tea)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
- Optional: Edible gold dust or sparkling sugar for decoration
Instructions
- Place the heavy cream and chai tea bags in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring the cream to a gentle simmer, but do not let it boil. Once simmering, remove from heat and let the tea steep for 5 to 7 minutes to draw out the chai flavors. Squeeze the tea bags to get every drop of flavor out before discarding them.
- Whisk in the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and vanilla extract into the warm infused cream. Stir until the spices are well distributed and the mixture is fragrant.
- Place the finely chopped chocolate in a heat-proof glass bowl. Reheat the spiced cream slightly if it has cooled down, then pour it directly over the chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes without stirring. After 2 minutes, gently whisk from the center outward until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a reusable lid. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop and hold its shape.
- Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, portion out about one tablespoon of the mixture. Roll it quickly between your palms to form a smooth ball. Work fast so the heat from your hands doesn’t melt the chocolate.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated. For a festive look, you can also roll them in extra cinnamon sugar or lightly dust them with edible gold powder. Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray.