“Welcome to my rustic keto chocolate truffles! I know what you are thinking, they look like a small antelope took a dump on my marble surface! LOL… but many things ‘made with love’ are often imperfect! Anyway, I wanted to create little truffles and while mine aren’t as perfectly round as the store-bought kind, they are delicious… and INTERESTING (not only to look at!). I made a double batch of ganache and flavoured one batch with peppermint extract, and to the second ganache I added a generous pinch of dried chilli flakes! Both are very tasty – and a fun thing to put out at the end of a dinner party. Macros are calculated per small truffle and exclude the flavourings. From my batch, I made 36 little truffles in total. They keep well in the fridge in a sealed container.” – Monya

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Indulging in decadent treats doesn’t mean compromising on health. These dark chocolate truffles made with ganache offers the perfect balance of lusciousness and nutrition. With their velvety texture and rich flavour, they are a guilt-free delight for those following a low carb lifestyle. Two delectable variations feature here: ne is flavoured with chili flakes and the second with peppermint extract.
 

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The first version features a subtle warmth from the chilli flakes which adds a delightful twist to the smooth and creamy truffle. The richness of dark chocolate perfectly complements the gentle heat of the chili flakes, creating a harmonious blend of flavours.

For those seeking a refreshing and minty experience, the second version bursts with the invigorating essence of peppermint extract. Each bite delivers a cooling sensation that complements the bitter-sweet dark chocolate.
 
By using liquid stevia and 85% dark chocolate, the sugar content of these truffles remain low. With a higher cocoa content, dark chocolate adds a dose of antioxidants and healthy fats to these delightful morsels.

 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Keto Chocolate Truffles, as well as all the Snacks & Fat Bombs on Fats of Life®.
 

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My 'Rustic' Chocolate Truffles - with 2 flavour options!

These 'rustic-looking' low carb chocolate truffles are so easy to make and I have offered two flavour options for the ganache! The macros are per truffle (approx. 10g / 0.4oz) and exclude the flavour options I have shared, but adding them shouldn't change the macros too much.

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Course Dessert

Cuisine General

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time 6 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Servings 36 little choc truffles

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.2g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 6.2g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• silicon-tipped whisk

Ingredients

• 200 g (7 oz) 85% Lindt dark chocolate
• 200 g (7 oz) double cream
• 35 g (1.2 oz) unsalted butter
• few drops liquid Stevia (vanilla-flavoured), (optional)
• few drops peppermint extract, OPTIONAL FLAVOUR 1
• pinch dried chilli flakes, OPTIONAL FLAVOUR 2

Instructions

• I am offering this recipe with two different flavours because I know you will love them both!
• Break the chocolate up into smaller pieces, placing equal amounts into two bowls.
  
• Place the cream into a pan. Dice the butter up into smaller pieces which will ensure even melting. Add the butter to the pan of cream.
  
• Bring the mixture to a light simmer over moderately high heat. Stir well to combine.

  We are essentially making a ganache here, so the cream needs to be warm enough to melt the chocolate once it has been poured over. If you find 85% chocolate too bitter, you can add a few drops of liquid stevia now too - but I personally love 85% and its 'sweet' enough for me.
  
• Once simmering, pour equal amounts (approx. 115g / 4oz each) of the warm cream into each bowl over the chocolate. Working quickly, mix both bowls very well until the mixture is glossy and all the chocolate has completely melted.
  
• ** NOTE: If you find that your chocolate didn't melt, you can gently melt it by stirring it in the bowl over a pan of gently simmering water. I have shown a visual below by what I mean:
  
• Once you are happy that both bowls of ganache are completely smooth, melted and emulsified, add several drops of peppermint extract into one bowl (mixing well to combine). Then, add a generous pinch of dried chilli flakes to the second bowl (using a clean utensil to combine well).
• Now you have two bowls of individually seasoned ganache. Place the bowls in the fridge to set firmer for at least 5-6 hours.
• Once set, use a teaspoon (or even a melon baller if you have one) to scoop up small amounts (approx. 10g / 0.4oz) of the ganache.

  I got 18 balls from each mixture, ensuring I scraped every last but of chocolate from the bowl.
  
• Place the little portions onto a tray lined with parchment paper.
  
• Once they are all portioned, you can leave the little portions at room temperature for another 10-15 minutes, where you can then use clean hands to roll them into smoother, rounder, more attractive-looking balls (unlike mine! LOL!).

  Store them in a container in the fridge - and enjoy as a fabulously decadent after-dinner treat (in the case of the peppermint-flavoured ones), or as a sweet fat-bomb with an interesting 'bite' (in the case of the chilli-flavoured ones!).
  

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My name is Monya Kilian Palmer. If you loved this recipe, please follow and tag me @mkilianpalmer on Instagram so we can all see your lovely creations!

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Nutritional Information per truffle
Calories                        63Kcal / 264kJ
Fat                                6.2g
Carbohydrates              1.2g
Protein                          0.8g

Allergens
Milk
Lindt may contain nuts, sesame and soy

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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