Marica’s Truffle

This is a variation on my daughters recipe that she serves on her PaiKu Food truck in Portland OR.

    Makes 60

1. Heat and melt in a double boiler:               

                        32 oz              Dark Chocolate

                        1½ cups          Heavy cream

                        2 tsp                Vanilla

                        8 drops            Bergamot Essential Oil, food grade (optional)

                        8 drops            Lavender Essential Oil, food grade (optional)

                                     (Inspired by the flavored, Earl Grey tea called Paris Fog)

                        1 pinch            Cayenne

                                                Salt to taste

2. Pour onto parchment paper on a cookies sheet, and spread about ½ inch thick

3. Refrigerate

4. Cut into 1 inch squares and roll into balls

5.  Dip in unsweetened cocoa powder