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Beetroot Covered Chocolate Truffles
5 from 18 votes

Beetroot Covered Chocolate Truffles

These chocolate truffles blend dark chocolate with a creamy mixture of butter, sugar, and marshmallow creme, chilled until firm, then rolled in beetroot powder. The beetroot coating adds an earthy note and a subtle color contrast to the rich, dense chocolate interior. The truffles hold a smooth, fudge-like texture and offer a unique way to enjoy chocolate candies with a hint of vegetable powder for visual and flavor interest.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
5 hrs
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 45
Calories: 119 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 171 g butter 3/4 cup
  • 384 g sugar 3 cups
  • 147 ml evaporated milk 1 5 oz can
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 340 g dark chocolate chips 2 cups
  • 198 g marshmallow fluff marshmallow creme, 1 jar
  • beetroot powder

Instructions

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  1. Line and lightly oil a 15x10x1-in baking tray.
  2. Combine the butter, sugar and milk in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Cook, stirring constantly, until the thermometer reads (112 C) 235 F.
  4. Remove the mixture from the heat; stir in the vanilla and the chocolate chips until chocolate is melted.
  5. Mix in the marshmallow creme until well combined.
  6. Transfer the truffle mix into the prepared tray and refrigerate, uncovered, for minimum 5 hrs or until firm.
  7. Cut the truffle mix into truffle size pieces, form into balls and then roll each truffle in the beetroot powder.
  8. Store in the refrigerator till needed.

Notes

  • Wear plastic gloves to avoid staining hands when rolling truffles in beetroot powder.
  • Try rolling truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts for different flavor and texture.
  • The number of truffles depends on size; about 30 one-inch balls can be made from this batch.
  • Store truffles refrigerated and covered to maintain texture and freshness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 38mg (2%) Potassium 58mg (1%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 45 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Potassium 58mg 1%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.