Dark Chocolate Truffles with Black Lava Rock Salt is a decadent recipe from Danny Seo, a bestselling cookbook author and magazine editor. The truffles combine antioxidant-rich dark chocolate with a contrasting crunch of black lava salt, creating a dessert that balances indulgence with health-conscious ingredients. While dark chocolate offers proven antioxidant benefits, moderation is key—these truffles are rich enough that one or two servings will satisfy even the most devoted chocolate lovers.
The recipe yields 4 to 6 servings and begins with a simple batter made from ½ cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips. The mixture is simmered in a saucepan, then poured over the chocolate in a bowl until fully melted. After chilling for 30 minutes, the batter is rolled into spheres.
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For the topping, 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips are melted in two stages: half is tempered by melting over simmering water, then combined with the remaining chips. Each chilled truffle is dipped in the melted chocolate and sprinkled with black lava salt before being placed on a parchment-lined tray. The finished truffles are refrigerated until ready to serve.
