Dessert for 24
Raw Mayan Truffles
These raw truffles blend almonds, dates, cacao, chocolate chips, and warm spices into rich bite-sized treats.
$2.04for 4 servings
$0.51 per serving$2.04 for 4
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- 20 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 9 oz | $6.30Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 0.75 oz | $0.34Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 13 oz | $5.63Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.26 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 1/2 whole dates
- 1 1/2 tbsp date water (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vietnamese cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Steps
- Process the almonds, cacao powder, chocolate chips, dates, cinnamon, cayenne, and nutmeg until a sticky mixture forms.
- Add the date water only if needed, then process until the mixture holds together.
- Roll the mixture into 24 small balls.
- Chill the truffles for 8 minutes before serving.
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