food-bev Dragons Eggs - hot candy

[HellfireFarm]

@salsalady gave me the idea for samples at the farmer's market, which has me off on an exploration of all sorts of things to try with hot peppers. I figured maybe I should share the recipes here!

So, here's this week's creation: Dragon Eggs:

White chocolate strawberry truffles with Dragon's Breath peppers.

Ingredients for the filling

• 1 Cup white chocolate chips
• 3 Tbs cream
• 1 Tbs butter
• 3 Dragon's Breath peppers (dried)*
• 1/2 tsp strawberry extract
• 1/2 tsp red food coloring

Ingredients for the shell

• 1 Cup white chocolate chips
• 1 Tbs neutral oil or fat (ghee, shortening)
• 2 packs strawberry Pop Rocks**

Steps

• Grind the peppers and then add to the cream. Mix.
• Strain into a bowl, then add 1 cup chips and butter.
• Melt the chocolate: microwave it for 15 seconds at a time, mixing after each burst, until it's creamy and even. Or use your preferred method.
• Add the extract and food coloring and mix well.
• Chill for at least 2-3 hours. Overnight is fine.
• Scoop out 1/2 tsp. pieces and roll into balls, placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Wear gloves for this step!
• Chill the balls for an hour in the freezer. (you want them firm for the next step)
• Put 1 cup chips and 1 Tbs oil in a bowl and melt (see above)
• When fully melted, add the 2 packs of Pop Rocks.
• Drop the chilled balls into the melted chocolate and turn with a fork to cover. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Chill for at least 30 minutes for the shell to set.

To serve, it's best to let them warm up some so the centers are a little less firm.

* Adjust quantity for preferred heat level, and/or substitute your favorite pepper, if desired.
** Pop rocks are optional but make for a rather interesting experience!

 

[salsalady]

Looks very fun!

 

[sicman]

Bet their tasty.

 

[HellfireFarm]

My son's reaction was "What's happening?" and he pretty much went BSOD on me while he processed the combination of heat and popping...

 

[The Hot Pepper]