Valentine's Amaretto Truffles (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 125g dark chocolate (70% cocoa).
02 - 5 tbsp coconut cream or 4 tbsp almond milk.
03 - 1 tsp coconut oil.
04 - 2 tbsp maple syrup.
05 - 8 tsp amaretto liqueur.
06 - Handful of almonds, chopped (optional).
07 - 2 beetroots or beetroot powder.

# Instructions:

01 - If using fresh beets, slice thin and dry in oven at 175°F for 2 hours. Grind to powder in coffee grinder.
02 - Break up chocolate bar into small pieces by tapping it. Chop the rest finely.
03 - Put chocolate and cream in bowl over simmering water. Let melt without stirring.
04 - Whisk melted chocolate with cream. Add maple syrup, amaretto, and coconut oil one at a time.
05 - Add nuts if using. Cover and chill several hours or overnight until firm.
06 - Scoop and roll into balls. Coat in beetroot powder.

# Notes:

01 - Coconut cream makes them creamier.
02 - Can use raspberry powder instead of beet.
03 - Keep chilled until serving.

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