Mayan Gold Truffles

Inspired by Green & Black's 'Maya Gold' chocolate, these silky truffles have a spicy kick, & dazzle the eyes as well as the tongue!

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Step 1: The Line Up

Truffles are simple enough, combining cream and chocolate to form a ganache, which is then rolled into small balls for the perfect after dinner treat. Infusing the cream with citrus and spices adds some mouthwatering layers to the flavour.

To start, line up the necessary ingredients. This makes around 10 truffles, but is easily scaled up, as they make perfect presents/bribes/apologies...

100g Good quality dark chocolate
100 ml Double cream
Ground CInammon
Ground Ginger
Ground Nutmeg
Chilli powder, or freshly chopped chilli, or of you're feeling brave, a bit of both
Orange Zest
Cocoa powder
Gold edible lustre (optional)

You'll also need a saucepan and/or microwave, plenty of bowls & spoons, and a desire to get a little messy. A handy housemate to lick the bowls clean also helps.