Chocolate Truffles

• 1 bag of Camino Semi-sweet (55% cocoa) chocolate chips (225g)
• ½ cup of organic whipping cream OR fair trade and/or organic coconut milk (vegan option)
• 1 tsp of organic vanilla extract
• 1 cup of Camino Bittersweet (71% cocoa) chocolate chips
• 4 tsp of organic margarine

1. Empty a bag of Camino Semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heat resistant glass bowl. In a saucepan, heat the whipping cream – or the coconut milk – over medium heat until it reaches boiling point. Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and mix with a wooden spoon. To obtain a uniform texture, place the bowl on a low heat and stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
2. Add vanilla extract and let the mixture (ganache) cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for 1.5 to 2 hours. Texture should be firm.
3. Using a small ice cream scoop or two tea spoons, form 20 balls of ganache (they don’t have to be perfectly round at that stage) and place them on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Using a double boiler, melt Camino Bittersweet chocolate chips with the margarine. On low heat keep stirring until a smooth chocolate texture is reached. Remove the cookie sheet from the fridge. With your fingers gently adjust the ganache balls to make them rounder if necessary.
5. Dip the ganache balls into the melted chocolate to coat them and place them back onto the cookie sheet. If the melted chocolate becomes harder, return the bowl to the double boiler and stir until texture is soft again. If you would like to add toppings onto your truffles, do it while the chocolate coating is still warm so the toppings can stick to the chocolate. See our topping suggestions below.
6. Refrigerate truffles for another 20 to 30 min. Truffles are best served cold.

Suggested Toppings

Depending on your food allergies, intolerances and your tastes, you can be as creative as you want to make your own perfect truffles. Camino suggests the following toppings: cocoa powder, shredded coconut, cinnamon, chili powder, nuts (whole or crumbs), pistachio & sea salt, or simply sea salt.
Enjoy!