August 11, 2010
If I am giddy with excitement today, it can only be because of two things: 1) A free movie (featuring Johnny Depp) , 2) Chocolate!
Yes, the audience choice for the final movie on the Longo's Free Flicks @ The Harbourfront is Chocolat (say with a French accent), starting a very (very) sexy Johnny Depp. If you ask me, Chocolate + Johnny Depp = Perfect Chick-flick = Perfect Wednesday Night.
Oh! and the movie is also very good. Watch the trailer:
In honour of the movie I made some low-fat but still delicious chocolate truffles. The secret is in omitting the cream and butter and replacing it with honey. You also have two options. You can add coffee to add some kick, or you can add rum if you want to make it fun. A truffle or two are sure to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
INGREDIENTS
1 Bar (200g) of organic dark chocolate (70% cocoa or more) 1/4 cup of strong black coffee (substitute for rum if you wanna have fun)
2 tablespoons of acacia honey
Cocoa powder, to dust (you can also use sprinkles or coconut chunks)
METHOD
(based on the recipe found on the book Cook Yourself Thin)
(based on the recipe found on the book Cook Yourself Thin)
- Melt your chocolate gently in a large bowl over a pan of boiling water until it liquefies.
- Slowly add coffee (or rum*) and stir to mix. The consistency of the chocolate will thicken. Then add honey, mixing it slowly until the consistency becomes smooth.
- Put in the Fridge for about 30 minutes at most. You want it nearly solid but not frozen.
- Remove from fridge and with a melon scooper scrape out little chocolate balls. Cover with cocoa powder or your topping of choice.
* if you're adding alcohol to the chocolate it has to be at room temperature. If it's not it will upset the chocolate, and the last thing you need is grumpy chocolate.
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Can't wait to try this recipe out!