Mediumvegetariangluten-freeMiddle Eastern

Saffron Chocolate Truffles

Name: Saffron Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 300 g dark chocolate 70%; 200 ml heavy cream; 1 g saffron threads; 30 g butter; 80 g pistachio flour; 1 pinch gold dust; 0.5 tsp cardamom

Luxurious dark chocolate truffles infused with saffron threads and rolled in gold-dusted pistachio crumbs. A royal treat inspired by Persian confectionery traditions.

Prep Time

30 min

Servings

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Ingredients

For 24 servings

300 g dark chocolate 70%
200 ml heavy cream
1 g saffron threads
30 g butter
80 g pistachio flour
1 pinch gold dust
0.5 tsp cardamom

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Equipment Needed

double boiler

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parchment tray

Recipe

## Saffron Chocolate Truffles These elegant truffles combine the world's most expensive spice with premium dark chocolate. The saffron is steeped in warm cream before being folded into the ganache, creating a subtle floral, honey-like flavor.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories95 kcal

Protein1g

Total Fat7g

Carbohydrates8g

Sugar6g

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