Sugar-Free Valentine's Chocolate Truffles

As Valentine's Day approaches, the quest for the perfect sweet gesture to share with your loved ones takes center stage. This year, why not indulge in Keto Chocolate Truffles recipe as a way to celebrate love and wellness.

These chocolate truffles are crafted with simplicity and are keto-friendly ensuring that you can enjoy the richness of chocolate without veering off your dietary preferences.

Made with high-quality ingredients like Powdered BochaSweet, 100% cacao dark chocolate, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, and just a pinch of salt. Delicious toppings ranging from cocoa powder to Matcha Green Tea. These truffles embody the essence of a sugar-free Valentine's Day. 

Once chilled and shaped into truffles, the journey continues as each truffle is rolled in an array of delicious toppings. From the romantic hues of Powdered BochaSweet colored with natural beet powder, to the rich decadent cocoa powder, the tropical freshness of shredded coconut, and the calm serenity of matcha green tea, there's a flavor to match every palate and mood.

This recipe not only offers a bouquet of flavors but also embodies a thoughtful approach to Valentine's Day gifting. Handmade with love, these Keto Chocolate Truffles are a testament to the care you put into choosing a healthier, yet equally sweet, surprise for your Valentine. 

 

 Keto Chocolate Truffles

• Prep Time: 20 minutes, Chill 1-2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 18-20

Ingredients:

Truffles

• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 7 oz unsweetened 100% dark chocolate bars (finely chopped)
• 3/4 cup Powdered BochaSweet
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Truffle Toppings

• 1/8 -1/4 cup cocoa powder 
• 1/8 -1/4 cup Matcha Green Tea
• 1/8-1/4 cup shredded coconut
• 1/8-1/4 cup Powdered BochaSweet (mixed with beetroot or red/pink food coloring of choice)

Instructions:

1. Process the dark chocolate bars in a food process until finely chopped. Prepare the truffle toppings. Set aside.
2. In a sauce pan or fondue set to medium-high heat, combine the heavy cream and butter. Let the butter melt and stir until the cream starts to barely simmer (you will see some bubbles). Mix in a pinch of salt.
3. Quickly remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla extract and then immediately after add the dark chocolate. Stir and the allow the chocolate to mix until smooth for about 3-5 minutes. The texture should be a chocolate ganache.
4. Pour the ganache into a small rectangular glass dish. Refrigerate for about 2 hours or for quicker chill time, freeze for about 30-60 minutes. When the texture is no longer sticky and firm, it is ready for the next step.
5. At the same time, while the chocolate is getting chilled line a baking sheet with parchment paper and store in refrigerator.
6. Using cool hands use a 1 1/2 tablespoon size cookie scoop to shape the chocolate into truffle balls. 
7. Roll the truffles into the toppings according to your desired preference. Feel free to store truffles in small liners and place in your decorative Valentine's Day to serve to a loved on.
8. Keep truffles stored in the refrigerator, you can allow them to sit at room temperature prior to serving.