Raspberry Jalapeño Chocolates - a uniquely sweet and spicy surprise inside a rich dark chocolate shell - a fun and impressive bite for any occasion. Cheers!
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Regular readers know I love chocolate, I love to make all kinds of truffles and nut butter cups. Regulars also know I like to do things differently around here, using ingredients in unconventional ways.
When I realized I had chosen to do an entire month of Treats and Sweets for Vegan Mofo, I knew the Meatless Mondays would be a challenge.
I looked at the list and immediately had this idea when I saw jalapeño week.
Guys, welcome to jalapeño week.
Instead of my standard truffle, I fancied things up a bit and used chocolate molds. These are so fun, and they are so easy. Really.
...and even more fancy? I dusted some of them with an edible confectionary pearl dust. For the chocolate shapes, I chose two molds - a classic square dome and an awesome faceted shape.
The flavors are unconventional, but they work! They work well! The agave elevated the sweetness of the berries and enhanced the spicy jalapeno as well, and surrounding it with dark chocolate is the perfect finish. Chocolate with a spicy sweet surprise inside.
Raspberry Jalapeño Chocolates
dairy, egg, soy and gluten free, vegan
makes 12 chocolates
5 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
½ fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced fine
⅓ cup fresh raspberries
2 tablespoons agave
chocolate molds (found at craft store)
In small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate until smooth. Spoon a small amount into each mold, and using a small paintbrush, coat the mold completely. Place in refrigerator for 5 minutes or until chocolate has set. Remove from fridge, repeat - brushing another layer of chocolate to coat, making a thick layer of chocolate 'shell'. Cool in refrigerator until set.
Meanwhile, mash raspberries together with agave and finely minced jalapeño. Fill each mold with raspberry jalapeño filling, leaving room at the top to seal with more chocolate. Reheat remaining chocolate and fill each mold, covering the filling completely. Tap molds on counter to remove any bubbles, return to refrigerator to set.
I cannot wait to make more chocolates!
I love jalapeño week.
Other recipes featuring jalapeño:
spicy cinnamon three bean chili
[faux] huevos a la Mexicana enchilada
jalapeno poppers two ways - spicy and cheddar
jalapeno popper grilled cheese sandwich
seven layer dip with noocho cheese
Allie says
I love that we both went for spicy & sweet on this one! Seriously, you make the best-looking desserts--opening up a chocolate shop any time soon? ;D
spabettie says
I would have so much fun...
Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says
I love how unique those are!
spabettie says
thanks Alyssa!
nik says
Sweet peppery poppers...these look so good! Really, I think I'd pop one in my mouth, then another, then...oh yum!
spabettie says
I know, it is easy to do! they are small... 😉
Lora says
Gorgeous chocolates. I love the unusual flavor combo.
spabettie says
thanks, Lora!
Julie Hasson says
That is my kind of truffle!
spabettie says
mine too... 😀
Wine Taster says
The Jalapeño Chocolates look yummy. Chocolate mixes so well with some of the wildest flavours. You would do well to drink a nice spicy red wine with it to further expand the flavour.
Also love the Jalapeño Tequila - I must try that one.
spabettie says
the jalapeno tequila is very good! and I still have a few of the chocolates, I will save some for the next time we open a red!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I love jalapenos. Those chocolates look incredible. Talk about the perfect gift to give someone!
spabettie says
I know... I think these will be part of holiday gifts this year... hmm, maybe not the jalapeno... at least not for everyone. 😉
Tiff (@LoveSweatBeers) says
Mmmmm, I love jalapenos too. Thanks for linking up all these recipes!
spabettie says
you are so welcome, Tiffany! we love our jalapenos here... I just had to stop linking recipes 😉
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
The recipe itself is fantastic, but you stepped up the game with your dust. I am impressed! Is it weird that my first thought was that all these ingredients would make great ice cream?
spabettie says
I know, the dust was super fun. I need more, I need ALL of the colors now. and yes, I bet this would be a good ice cream! hot but cool at the same time! maybe even a habanero!
Nichole says
You make the chocolates look effortless, when that is a serious skill!!
I know what to get the man for Christmas!
spabettie says
they really are pretty easy! several steps, but you could do it! 🙂