Peppermint Candy Cane Truffles
Description
Something about the combination of cashews, coconut, goji berries and peppermint oil really does taste like candy cane! The red bits of goji berry with white coconut and cashew even gives the truffles an appearance that is reminiscent of this classic Holiday candy. Even though this recipe was inspired by the Holidays it can be made any time of the year and is absolutely delightful frozen too as a cooling summer treat. Truffles are so easy to make, look completely gourmet, and are fun because you can roll them in all sorts of toppings to vary both the appearance and flavor. And they're so cute!
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Ingredients
Truffle Base
1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened (* could also substitute 1/2 cup hazelnuts for 1/2 coconut for a richer taste)
1/4 cup agave syrup
1-2 tbsp goji berries
1/2 tsp peppermint extract
2 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Dark Cacao-Chocolate
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/3 cup cacao butter, melted
1-2 tbsp agave syrup
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of sea salt
Methods/steps
Truffle Base
1) Mix ingredients together in a food processor until well processed and crumbly.
2) Mold into round balls.
3) Coat with Dark Cacao-Chocolate and roll ingredients together. Dust with cacao powder and/or decorate with various toppings (I used goji berries and some 'lightly toasted' coconut flakes). Will keep for 4-5 days in the fridge, or a few weeks in the freezer.
Dark Cacao-Chocolate