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Heart-Shaped Truffles
Your classic V-Day treat, now plant-based. These Heart-Shaped Truffles are decadently irresistible and garnished with sea salt and rose petals for a beautiful finish.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 1-2
Ingredients
1 3-ounce dairy-free dark chocolate bar, very finely chopped
3 tablespoons Califia Farms Original Better Half
4 ounces dairy-free semi sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil
1 12 count (½ cup capacity) heart-shaped silicone mold
Flaky sea salt, optional garnish
Dried rose petals, optional garnish
Directions
01
Add the chopped chocolate bar to a medium bowl
02
Warm up the Califia Farms Original Better Half in the microwave for 30 seconds, or until steaming
03
Pour the warmed Better Half over the chopped chocolate and let sit for a minute
04
Whisk the chocolate until a smooth and glossy ganache forms
05
Transfer the ganache to a plastic piping bag and fill each of the heart molds
06
Place in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes
07
Once the ganache hearts are set, carefully remove each heart and transfer to a pan covered with parchment paper
08
Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds
09
Remove the bowl, mix, and microwave again to encourage even melting
10
Repeat this process until the chocolate is smooth and glossy
11
Let cool for 2-3 minutes
12
Using a fork, quickly roll each heart in the melted chocolate, one at a time, then lift up and out of the chocolate, letting any excess drip off
13
Transfer to the prepared pan and sprinkle with sea salt or dried rose petals immediately
14
Once all the hearts have been garnished, place the chocolate in the fridge to fully set before enjoying, about 10 minutes
