Description
Delight in these fudgy chocolate beet truffles, a healthy and gluten-free dessert combining the earthy sweetness of beets with rich semi-sweet chocolate. These no-bake truffles are simple to make and have a thick, fudgy texture perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while adding a nutritional boost.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked beets (peeled and pureed)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (plus more for rolling)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl ready to melt.
- Warm Beet Puree: In a small saucepan, gently warm the beet puree over medium-low heat until it is hot but not boiling to avoid burning.
- Combine Beet Puree and Chocolate: Pour the hot beet puree over the chocolate chips. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes so the chocolate softens.
- Stir Until Smooth: Stir the beet and chocolate mixture thoroughly until fully melted and smooth, forming a rich base.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in the cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully incorporated with a fudgy texture.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 1–2 hours, allowing the mixture to firm up enough to handle.
- Shape Truffles: Once chilled, scoop out portions using a spoon or small scoop and roll into balls with your hands.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle in extra cocoa powder to coat evenly.
- Store Properly: Place the finished truffles in an airtight container and refrigerate to keep fresh.
Notes
- For variety, roll the truffles in crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or powdered sugar instead of cocoa powder.
- Cooked beets can be prepared by boiling, steaming, or roasting. Ensure they are tender and fully cooled before pureeing for best texture.
- Use maple syrup to keep the recipe vegan; honey can be used if preferred.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
