Spiced Sriracha Truffles

Name: Spiced Sriracha Truffles
Yield: makes 18 to 24 truffles
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon Sriracha; 8 ounces best-quality dark chocolate (75% cacao), finely chopped; 1/3 cup heavy cream; 1 cinnamon stick; Zest of 1 orange; 1/3 cup best-quality cocoa powder

December 9, 2011

Although it may seem a little strange, combining chocolate and chile peppers is a Mayan tradition that dates back over 2,000 years. It later became a popular treat among the Aztecs as well. now they may not have been playing with Sriracha, but I’m sure they would have if they could have!

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