These Mayan Chocolate Truffles are so simple to pull together. Creamy chocolate laced with coffee and vanilla with a touch of heat from cayenne and the warmth of ground cinnamon.

Mayan Chocolate Truffles

It’s Friday and why not finish the week with a little chocolate?

Oh-me-oh-MY! These were a big hit in my house and I even got to use these truffle-beauties as a bargaining tool to get some chores done around here!

ingredients for Mayan Chocolate Truffles

To Make These Mayan Chocolate Truffles You Will Need:

  • dark chocolate
  • heavy cream
  • vanilla extract
  • cinnamon
  • cayenne pepper
  • coffee or coffee flavored liqueur

chopped chocolate

Finely chop 8 ounces dark chocolate. Try to keep them in small uniform pieces so they melt evenly.

chopped chocolate in bowl

Add it to a heat safe bowl.

heavy cream

Pour 1/2 cup heavy cream into a saucepan. Bring to just a boil. Little bubbles will be forming at the edge of the pan.

pour hot cream over chocolate

Pour the warm cream over the finely chopped dark chocolate.

let it sit

Let this sit for a moment, so the chocolate can gently melt.

stir to combine

Use a rubber spatula to mix well until smooth.

add vanilla

Add 1 tablespoon coffee or coffee liqueur.

add vanilla

Then measure and add in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.

spices

Next, measure and add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. Stir well to incorporate.

chill

Allow the truffle mixture to sit at room temperature for 1 hour.

roll

Use a small spoon to measure out the filling and roll into balls. Set them on a line sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

roll in cocoa powder

Once chilled, roll the truffles in desired coating.

coated Mayan Chocolate Truffles

Use a fork to remove the coated truffles and repeat with the remaining truffles.

Mayan Chocolate Truffles

These Mayan Truffles Will Change Your Life!

Enjoy! And if you give this recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

Mayan Chocolate Truffles

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Yield: 20 serving

Mayan Chocolate Truffles

These Mayan Chocolate Truffles are so simple to pull together. Creamy chocolate laced with coffee and vanilla with a touch of heat from cayenne and the warmth of ground cinnamon.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon coffee , or coffee liqueur

OPTIONAL TRUFFLE COATINGS:

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons special dark cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup toasted coconut

Instructions 

  • Finely chop 8 ounces dark chocolate into small uniform pieces so they melt evenly. And add them to a heat safe bowl.
  • Pour the heavy cream into a saucepan. Bring to just a boil. Little bubbles will be forming at the edge of the pan.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let that sit and slowly melt the chocolate.
  • Use a rubber spatula to mix well until smooth.
  • Next add in the coffee, vanilla, cinnamon and cayenne. Stir until smooth.
  • Let the mixture sit for 1 hour to become solid.
  • Use a small spoon to measure out some of the truffle mixture and roll into balls and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set.
  • Toss in desired coating.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 108kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 6mg, Potassium: 113mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 97IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 2mg
Author: Laurie McNamara
Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American

Recipe is respectfully borrowed from TheCraftinomicon.com