Alpine Chai Chocolate Truffles

Smooth dark chocolate truffles infused with Alpine Chai and rolled in cocoa.

Important: This recipe was created specifically for Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea. Do not substitute another tea blend. Most alternatives contain black tea and a different balance of spices, which will alter the flavour, texture and caffeine content.

Makes: about 24  |  Preparation: 30 minutes, plus chilling

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea
• 180 ml thickened cream
• 300 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 20 g unsalted butter
• Pinch of salt
• Cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts or coconut, for coating

Method

1. Warm the Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea and cream gently for 8 minutes. Strain, then return the cream to the heat until just steaming.
2. Pour the hot Alpine Chai cream over the chopped chocolate. Leave for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
3. Stir in the butter and salt. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until firm enough to scoop.
4. Roll teaspoonfuls into balls and coat in cocoa, nuts or coconut. Keep refrigerated.

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