Dark Chocolate Reishi Autumn Truffles
These luxurious autumn truffles combine rich dark chocolate with earthy reishi mushroom powder, creating a deep, complex flavor that feels perfectly suited to fall evenings. The smooth chocolate ganache is infused with warm vanilla and a hint of cinnamon, while the subtle bitterness of reishi adds depth that pairs beautifully with dark cocoa.Finished with a delicate dusting of cocoa powder and optional edible gold flakes, these truffles offer an elegant, jewel-like presentation perfect for autumn gatherings or refined dessert tables.Reishi contributes a distinctive earthy character that enhances the richness of dark chocolate while allowing the sweetness of the ganache to remain balanced.
Servings 18 truffles
Calories 90kcal
Ingredients
- Chocolate Ganache
- 8 oz dark chocolate 70–85%, finely chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp reishi mushroom powder
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- pinch sea salt
- Coating
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- optional edible gold flakes
Instructions
- Heat Cream
- In a small saucepan warm the cream over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Melt Chocolate
- Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow it to sit 1–2 minutes.
- Stir gently until smooth.
- Add Flavorings
- Stir in:
- butter
- vanilla extract
- reishi mushroom powder
- cinnamon
- sea salt
- Mix until fully combined.
- Chill
- Cover and refrigerate the ganache about 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Shape Truffles
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
- Coat
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder.
- Finish with a small touch of edible gold flakes if desired.