Chocolate box recipe - Gift idea

Serving Size 30 g

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Nobody really knows who invented truffles, or chocolate balls, but their taste has won the entire world. Truffles are a great way to surprise someone on their birthday or just as a way to say thanks. It’s believed that the origin of those bite- size treats comes from France, and that the first kind of pralines was simply nuts or some other kind of fruit dipped in melted chocolate or in some caramel syrup.

The secret of tasty flavor of any kind of choco bites depends mostly on what kind of chocolate you are using. So, how to choose the right chocolate for the perfect treat? Nowadays we are all aware that, there are multiple kinds of chocolate on the market, and most chocolate can be ordered online, so this presents the biggest catch to choose the right one.

The secret of chocolate quality depends mostly on the cacao amount in them. The best ones are those with higher amount of cacao. For the unforgettable taste you can buy chocolates online to find the right kind of chocolates . The best quality you can find over "ChocoLAK" , an online store where you can find various assortments of chocolate and each of them contains a high amount of pure cacao. Why cocoa content determines the quality of chocolate? Cocoa is extremely rich in antioxidants and flavonoids. Therefore, chocolate with higher amounts of cacao content belongs to healthier kinds of food because it’s loaded with many essential minerals. Cocoa contains iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and zinc. The wealth of minerals, especially content of magnesium, present a powerful ally in the fight against stress. Dark chocolate has beneficial effects in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties . You will enjoy in creating a unique and special taste thru the following recipe Chocolate peanut truffles in sesame seeds and you can order chocolates online to enjoy best tasting chocolate. The combination of chocolate, nuts and seeds will give a powerful weapon when it comes to prevention of many diseases, because all of these ingredients are fulfilled with healthy nutrients that our body needs. With every bite it will make you feel like you are in Hacienda of Vista Alegre in Dominican Republic, were this chocolate is produced.

It is well known that peanuts are extremely rich source of nutrients, vitamins and fibers. Resveratrol is a compound that except in grapes can be found in higher amount in peanuts, which is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, diabetes, and infections and also in some anticancer activities

Ingredients

  • ½ a cup or 125ml of heavy cream
  • 9 oz or 250g of chocolate Tavoletta "Vista Alegre"
  • 6 oz or 175g of peanut butter
  • ½ a tsp of vanilla extract
  • 5 oz or 150g peanuts, coarsely chopped
  • Sesame seeds, chocolate chips for spreading the chocolate balls

Procedure

  • 1

    Warm the cream and peanut butter in a saucepan on medium heat (be careful not to boil it) and add the broken chocolate and stir until the chocolate is melted.

  • 2

    Remove from the stove; add coarsely chopped peanuts and vanilla extract. Let it cool a bit.

  • 3

    Form the balls with your hands and coat them with roasted sesame seeds. Keep them in a cool dark place in the box until serving (not in the fridge because they will become sticky).

  • 4

    Sift all of the flour, cocoa powder, red food coloring, bicarbonate of soda and thebaking powder, and fold in gently to blend. Divide the mixture between both previously prepared sandwich tins and bake in the oven for thirty minutes.

  • 5

    Remove both cakes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes.

  • 6

    Form the balls with your hands and coat them with roasted sesame seeds. Keep them in a cool dark place in the box until serving (not in the fridge because they will become sticky).

    Note: if you don’t like sesame seeds, you can coat them with some more chocolate, use your imagination and you will get lovely and unique truffles.


  • Serving Size: 30
    • per 100g
    Nutritional Value
    Serving Size30 g
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories147 kcal
    Calories from Fat99
    % Daily value
    Total Fat11.0g17%
    Saturated Fat3.5g17%
    Cholesterol2mg1%
    Sodium41mg2%
    Potassium139mg4%
    Total Carbohydrates9.1g3%
    Dietary Fiber1.6g7%
    Sugars6.1g
    Protein4.6g
    Vitamin A4.6g
    Vitamin C4.6g
    Calcium4.6g
    Iron4.6g
    Nutrition Grade B
    Based on a 2000 calorie diet

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