Bourbon-Caramel-Cayenne Truffles

I am not a big fan of using Cane Syrup but to make certain types of Chocolate Fudge and Truffles you need to use some sugar syrup to avoid crystallization. I usually make them plain but today I have added Cayenne Pepper and Red Chili flakes to the mix and the result is outstanding with a bite to it. To make them plain just omit the peppers. 

Bourbon-Caramel-Red Chili Truffles

RECIPE: Bourbon-Caramel Cayenne Truffles

Ingredients

3 TBSP Brown Sugar
2 TBSP Evaporated Milk, whole milk
1 TBSP Cane Syrup
pinch of salt
1 TBSP Bourbon
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
3 1/2 Oz Bittersweet Chocolate chips
1 3/4 Oz Milk Chocolate, finely chopped
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2 TBSP unsweetened Cocoa

Method

1. Combine 3 TBSP brown sugar, 2 TBSP milk, 1 TBSP cane syrup and a pinch of salt in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, heat till the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
2. Add in 1 TBSP bourbon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, both the chocolates, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Let stand for a minute and stir to combine till smooth. 
3. Pour into a shallow dish, cover and chill for 4 hours. 
4. Heat a metal TBSP in hot water, pat dry with a paper towel and scoop out the chocolate mixture. Dip in cocoa and using both hands roll into balls. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Ingredients

Combine 3 TBSP brown sugar, 2 TBSP milk, 1 TBSP cane syrup and a pinch of salt in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil, heat till the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat

Add in 1 TBSP bourbon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, both the chocolates, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Let stand for a minute and stir to combine till smooth

Scoop it out into a shallow dish and chill for 4 hours

Scoop out the chilled mixture with a spoon and cover them with cocoa powder and roll.

Hope you enjoy them with your family and friends.