December 9, 2023
Redwood White Chocolate Truffles
Redwood is refreshing, bright, and citrusy and reminiscent of the smell of a Christmas tree due to the pine like scent. Believe it or not, the best time to harvest the plant is spring, when the fresh bright green new tips are emerging. Spruce tips make an excellent version. I like to roll these in powdered monk fruit sweetener colored with various natural colors. Here, I have used blue spirulina for blue, pitaya and hibiscus for pink (which also adds a sweet tart flavor), dried passion fruit for yellow (a sweet tart flavor that pairs especially well with chocolate), and matcha and green spirulina for green (adds a bittersweet earthiness).
Servings: 20
Calories: 86kcal
Ingredients
- 7 ounces white chocolate, chips or bar chopped fine, 255g, such as Choczero or Lily’s, or 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate with 2 teaspoons stevia glycerite, or to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- 2 tablespoons butter or butter flavored coconut oil
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup redwood or spruce tips fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons monk fruit powdered
- natural food color powdered, optional
Instructions
- Heat the cream until boiling either in the microwave or in a small pot and then add the redwood tips and crush them gently with a spatula. Set aside to infuse for at least 30 minutes and preferably refrigerate overnight.
- Bring the infused cream to a simmer and strain. Add the butter and heat again until steaming. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes, until melted then stir until smooth.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until solid enough to scoop. Roll into 20 truffles and refrigerate until set hard, another hour.
- Combine natural coloring and powdered monk fruit in a fine mesh strainer. Dust the rolled truffles with the mixture, turning to coat all sides. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.08, Protein % of calories: 5.1%
Nutrition Facts
Redwood White Chocolate Truffles
Amount per Serving
Calories
86
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.05
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
6
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
122
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
0.01
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Candy Cap Dark Chocolate Truffles
Candy cap mushrooms taste strongly of maple syrup with just a hint of an earthy note that is absolutely delicious! The longer you them them steep, the stronger the flavor. I like to roll these in powdered monk fruit sweetener colored with various natural colors. Here, I have used blue spirulina for blue, pitaya and hibiscus for pink (which also adds a sweet tart flavor), dried passion fruit for yellow (a sweet tart flavor that pairs especially well with chocolate), and matcha and green spirulina for green (adds a bittersweet earthiness). For a more traditional look, combine equal parts sweetener and cocoa powder for dusting.
Servings: 20
Calories: 83kcal
Ingredients
- 7 ounces chocolate, chips or bar (milk or dark) chopped fine, 255g, such as Choczero or Lily’s, or 6 ounces unsweetened chocolate with 2 teaspoons stevia glycerite, or to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
- 2 tablespoons butter or butter flavored coconut oil
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoons candy cap mushroom powder or any 3/4 teaspoon maple extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons monk fruit powdered, optional
Instructions
- Heat the cream and candy cap powder until boiling either in the microwave or in a small pot. Set aside to infuse for at least 30 minutes and preferably refrigerate overnight.
- Bring the infused cream to a simmer and strain. Add the butter and heat again until steaming. Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes, until melted then stir until smooth.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours, until solid enough to scoop. Roll into 20 truffles and refrigerate until set hard, another hour.
- Combine cocoa or coloring of choice and powdered monk fruit in a fine mesh strainer. Dust the rolled truffles with the mixture, turning to coat all sides. Keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
Protein:Energy Quotient [calories]: 0.08, Protein % of calories: 5.1%
Nutrition Facts
Candy Cap Dark Chocolate Truffles
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.05
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
122
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
6
mg
1
%
Iron
0.2
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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