Orange, Cacao & Reishi Truffles
Ingredients1⁄4 cup cacao butter 1⁄2 cup cashews (soaked) 1⁄4 cup maple syrup 3 tbsp. coconut cream 2 tbsp. cacao powder 2 tbsp. Reishi powder 4 drops CBD oil (optional) 2-3 drops orange edible oil 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. lemon juice Pinch sea salt COATING3⁄4 cup vegan dark chocolate (melted) 1 tsp. coconut oil TOPPING1 tsp. dried chamomile |
MethodTake the cacao butter and melt over a low heat using double boiler method. Remove cacao butter from heat once melted and allow to gently cool and then take the rest of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer the blended mixture into a glass bowl and slowly add the cacao butter bit by bit. Place the mixture into the freezer for around 1 hour. Remove from the freezer and create 8-10 bite size truffle balls then place back into the freezer for at least 4 hours to completely set. Melt the dark chocolate and add in the coconut oil and once melted remove from heat and add edible orange oil. Remove truffles from freezer and take a wooden stick, stab a truffle and dip into the melted chocolate until coated - Repeat with each truffle then sprinkle each with dried chamomile and place back into the freezer for at least 2-4 hours. Eat fresh, store in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month! |
Photos: Kelly Mason