Spicy Chipotle Chocolate Ganache Truffles - a spicy smoky sweet chocolate treat! These truffles are so easy to make, and are equally impressive for any event! Moustaches or not!
Several years ago, I was driving on the FREEWAY. An SUV passed by me, and the kid in the back seat threw something out the window. It hit my windshield, made me swerve, scared the pants off me, really. I caught up with the guy, who pulled over. I pulled over in front of their car, GOT OUT of my car (yep, on the freeway) and marched on back there, yelling WHAT WAS THAT?? DO YOU REALIZE I COULD HAVE CRASHED??
He was VERY apologetic, his son would be punished, etcetera and so on. I looked down to see his license plate, didn't have a front one. I started walking to the back of his car to see his license plate, he put it in reverse to keep me from seeing it. I stopped and looked at him, we had a stare-down for quite a while, I started walking again, he reversed again. Then I realized I was standing on a busy freeway. (My mom hates this story).
I got back in my car, realizing he would not leave until I did. I started driving, he started driving (at this point I didn't even want his license plate, it was the principle... I suppose I am a bit competitive). I slowed down, he would not pass me. I pulled off at the next exit, he pulled over again! I gave up and drove off.
Since I had taken an exit I was not planning to, I drove the back way home, through Lake Oswego proper. As I was driving through town, guess which car I see parked in the video store parking lot?! Yep.
I flipped a u-turn, parked and wrote. down. his. license. plate. number.
I waited until they saw me, held up the piece of paper, waved and drove off.
Why am I telling you a story that clearly shows my immaturity?
That guy had a moustache that looked like this - like the guy on the Monopoly game.
I saw these moustache candy molds and had to have them. Aren't they so fun?
Spicy Chipotle Chocolate Ganache Truffles
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This chipotle ganache? So spicy good.
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
once again, your proving to be a trend setter- The 'tash started from you AND chocolate/chilli combo? HELLO.
Kristina Sloggett says
why THANK YOU kind sir. yeah, the moustache on a stick thing is super fun, and spicy chocolate? perfect.
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
Tracked him down at the video store! Great story. I can't get enough of chipotle + chocolate, although I must admit that you are forever ruining me to truffles that are shaped as anything but a handlebar mustache.
Kristina Sloggett says
HA, right Kirsten? it was truly serendipitous. and yeah, any truffle is a GOOD truffle, but a moustache? on a stick? just so fun!
Lydia @ Suitcase Foodist says
I do love a touch of heat with my chocolate. And the 'staches are just a charming touch.
Kristina Sloggett says
hi Lydia! agreed, spicy is a nice touch to your sweets now and then. cheers!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
GO, YOU!! I love that you took inspiration from such a strange experience to make these sweet-and-spicy treats. They look fabulous!
Kristina Sloggett says
strange INDEED 😉 thank you, Ashley! we had fun with these, for sure!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
Bwahahaha! I love this story. And I agree, it sounds like mustache dude was immature, not you. I have been wondering about making truffles with coconut milk and you just answered my question for me! 🙂
Liz says
"I waited until they saw me, held up the piece of paper, waved and drove off."
A ha ha ha. LOL BEST part of the story. While reading this, I envisioned the scene unfolding on the big screen in a movie starring someone like Reese Witherspoon or another equally adorable actress. 🙂
LOL Too funny.
Laryssa says
I love this story! Also, the way you told it was awesome. Go you!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
I laughed all the way through this story. You are so very human and we'd all have done the same thing. If only you could have held up one of these little moustache sticks when you waved the paper. That would have been worthy of fame. 🙂
Kate | Food Babbles says
Holy cow! What a great story! I gotta tell ya, I get like that. When people do stupid, dangerous things and then act like jerks on top of it. Well, it just makes me so angry. I love that you ended up seeing the car parked in that lot. I also love how you were able to tie it all into mustache truffles!! So creative. This recipe sounds wonderful. I love a little spice paired with chocolate. Simply lovely!
Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says
That is a crazy store, and I'm glad you got his license plate. Teach him a lesson.
PS love the mustaches.