Prepare and portion the mise en place. A wooden spoon works best for stirring the melted chocolate.

Unwrap chocolate bars and disc and place on a cutting board. With a chef knife, chop chocolate into fine pieces.

Place finished pieces of chocolate in a glass bowl. Add ground cinnamon and chili powder, and mix into the chocolate. Set aside.

In a saucepan, heat plant milk on a low flame, until it starts to boil around the pan’s edges. Immediately remove from heat, and pour over the chopped chocolate. Stir vigorously to dissolve the chocolate into a smooth texture, or ganache.

If the chocolate has not melted enough, place in a microwave, uncovered, and heat for 10 seconds. Repeat as necessary. Remove from microwave, and continue to stir with vigor until all of the chocolate is dissolved.

Once completely melted, pour into a 4” glass or silicone shallow baking pan. Allow to cool. Once cooled, place in refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Overnight is the ideal.

Gather a small spoon or scoop. Using a kitchen scale will help to create equally sized truffles. A measurement of 0.5 ounces or 15 grams (or slightly smaller) will yield a perfectly sized truffle.

For ideal presentation, using a paper candy cup or mini-cupcake liner works best for this dessert.

If you are a “hands-on” kind of person, shaping the truffles by hand works best if you wear latex cooking gloves. You can also rub a very small amount of flavorless oil onto your hands if you don’t use gloves.

Scoop the chocolate ganache from the dish, measure the scooped amount on a food scale until the ideal size is reached. Using the tips of your fingers, gently roll the mixture into a small ball. Once the shape of the truffle is achieved, place into a paper candy cup.

The appearance of the completed truffle can be greatly enhanced by using some of your favorite toppings. Some favorites include:
Vegetable powders (beet, pea, etc)
Ground chocolate covered nuts
Ground cinnamon or chili powder
Mini-chocolate chips
Cereal crumbs (corn flakes, nuggets, etc)
Gently place a truffle into a desired mixture, and cover, using a spoon, until completely covered.

Assemble your favorite toppings, and place each one in a small pinch bowl.

Gently place a truffle into a desired mixture, and cover, using a spoon, until completely covered.

Store the truffles in a cool, dry place, preferably with low humidity using an airtight container. The truffles will last for a week in the refrigerator, or up to a month in the freezer.

The truffles also make unique gifts that can be placed in a small candy box.