CREAMY BROWNIE TRUFFLES by Dr. Cindy Tanzar
Plan: (Maintenance or Special Occasions)
Serving information: Makes 8-10 bars.
Indulge your sweet tooth with these luxurious Creamy Brownie Truffles, a decadent treat that melds the rich flavors of dark chocolate with the smoothness of creamy butter. Perfectly bite-sized, these truffles are made with high-quality ingredients like Kerry Gold butter and Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips for an irresistible taste that’s also low in sugar. Whether you enjoy them as a special dessert or a delightful treat for gatherings, they are sure to impress! Plus, for a minty twist, simply add peppermint extract for a refreshing burst of flavor that complements the rich chocolate.
INGREDIENTS
- 1-1/2 sticks Kerry Gold butter
- 1/2 cup Lily’s Dark Chocolate Chips (divided into two 1/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 cup allulose*
- 3 large pastured eggs
- Mint Brownie Option: add 1 tsp. peppermint Extract
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350˚F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and 1/4 cup Lily’s chocolate chips in a small pan on low heat, whisking occasionally. Set aside to cool a bit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and allulose.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly add the chocolate and butter mixture to the eggs.
- Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing the batter well. Fold in the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter to the pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Baking time will vary depending on the type of pan you use (ceramic/glass, metal) and your oven.
- Bake until the middle still looks “wet.” I usually bake for 18 minutes in a ceramic pan. You don’t want to overbake these, as the wet look will make a delicious creamy truffle texture when chilled. They are very rich!
- Serve with a sprinkle of Swerve Confectioners or organic whipped heavy cream.
*Allulose can be found at Kroger, Health Nut or other stores by the Swerve. It is also available on Amazon. It provides a creamier/softer texture than Swerve, but you still can substitute Swerve if you like.