# Açaí Truffle Bites

## Description
Luxurious Brazilian açaí truffles made with premium freeze-dried açaí powder, rich dark chocolate, and exotic nuts. These sophisticated vegan treats combine the superfood power of açaí with artisanal chocolate-making techniques, creating an indulgent snack that celebrates Brazil's beloved berry in an elegant, bite-sized format.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 385 per serving
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: medium
- Cuisine: Brazilian
- Health Score: 7.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 385
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fat: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 0.5 cup freeze-dried açaí powder (premium quality, unsweetened)
- 300 grams dark chocolate (70% cacao) (vegan, chopped)
- 0.5 cup Brazil nuts (toasted and finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup macadamia nuts (toasted and finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup coconut cream (chilled, thick part only)
- 3 tablespoons agave nectar (or maple syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure extract)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt (fine grain)
- 0.33 cup cocoa powder (for coating)
- 2 teaspoons edible gold dust (optional, for garnish)

## Instructions
1. Toast Brazil nuts and macadamia nuts separately in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Allow to cool completely, then chop finely.
2. Create a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Add 200g of the chopped dark chocolate and melt slowly, stirring occasionally until smooth.
3. Remove melted chocolate from heat and whisk in coconut cream, agave nectar, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
4. Fold in açaí powder and half of the chopped nuts, mixing until evenly distributed. The mixture should be thick and glossy.
5. Transfer mixture to a lined baking dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm enough to handle but still pliable.
6. Using a teaspoon, scoop mixture and roll into 16 uniform balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for 15 minutes.
7. Melt remaining 100g chocolate. Mix cocoa powder with remaining chopped nuts in a shallow bowl. Dip each truffle in melted chocolate, then roll in cocoa-nut mixture.
8. Dust finished truffles with edible gold dust if using. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until serving.

## Allergen Information
Contains: tree nuts

## Tags
brazilian, açaí, chocolate, truffles, vegan, luxury, superfood, dessert, gluten-free

## Source
Recipe by: CalorieGram AI

## Machine-Readable Data

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