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CHOCOLATE ORANGE DATE TRUFFLES

Oh the love of chocolate!  Quality chocolate that is; as in  dark 76+% and for the really serious...raw chocolate' cacao’ powder, not cocoa! 
Did you know It's anti-oxidant abundant, protein and fiber rich! Yes it's so and that makes every bite you enjoy guilt-free and fabulous.
Now, let’s talk about the taste of these over-the-top delish truffles.  Remember Terry’s Chocolate orange balls from days gone by?  Well these truffles beat them hands down and are the perfect indulgence to enjoy and to share with those you love.  Make them today – the recipe is so easy and I just know you’ll be super impressed with your creation.  Here’s to enjoying a little chocolate (raw, organic cacao style) in everyday life!  They are a wow!
Bonus - there is an adult version with a little added booze as in orange brandy.  This takes these truffles over the top.  Make them now and let me know what you think. Its always great to hear from you.
  • Sweets, Desserts
  • Prep time: 20 min plus chilling/setting Approx. 1 hour total
  • Low Allergen – vegan, gluten/soy/corn/dairy-free, raw
  • Yield  - 20 -24, 1 inch truffles
 
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup medjool dates, pitted
½ cup almond meal
4 tbsp raw cacao powder
1 tsp vanilla or brandy
2 -3 tbsp fresh, organic orange juice or your favorite orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier
1 heaping tsp+ orange zest
Pinch sea salt
Truffle parchment paper cups, if desired
 
TRUFFLE COATING:
Raw cacao powder, crushed nuts or fine espresso powder to roll truffles in or
200 grams bittersweet chocolate melted with 1 tbsp hazelnut or coconut oil
For a raw coating see the recipe below
 
DIRECTIONS:
  1.  Combine the ingredients in a food processor and blast until the mixture comes together in a ball. 
  2. Shape into 1 inch balls and set  to chill while preparing the chocolate coating if using.
  3. When ready to coat, either roll in powder, nuts or espresso powder or dip the melted chocolate.  To do this, dip one truffle at a time into the chocolate and use a fork to lower and lift, shaking off excess chocolate. 
  4. Place on parchment paper and sprinkle with additional orange zest and sea salt if desired.
  5. Chill to harden, arrange in mini paper cups and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. (If they last that long – they are so hard to resist).
 TERI’S TIPS:
  • If the mixture is too wet or dry add additional almond meal or dates as needed.
  • If you have extra melted chocolate simply make chocolate kisses by dropping little dollops onto the parchment paper. Top as desired.

 RAW CHOCOLATE COATING
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup cacao butter, finely chopped
1½ - 2 tbsp date or maple syrup or agave if preferred for true raw
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
 
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Measure the cacao butter into a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat, stir in the agave, vanilla and cacao powder and set aside to thicken slightly.  10 minutes or so.
  2. Proceed as directed above dunking each date into the chocolate, gently shake off excess and place on parchment paper and garnishing.  (You can let firm a little then double dunk if desired for a thicker coating.  This  is my preference.).

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