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    Home » Desserts and cake recipes » Garri Chocolate Truffle

    Published: Dec 31, 2018 · Modified: Sep 16, 2019 by Ajoke

    Garri Chocolate Truffle

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    I know I say this lot of times that I get excited each time I create a special recipe. Really this time, I am super excited to share this amazing sweet nibble with you all. I call it garri truffle, yeah you heard right... Truffle made with garri. If you grew up enjoying garri cake then you would understand this garri truffle. It is a 3 ingredient recipe that would leave you asking for more. Have you ever thought of pairing garri with chocolate before? Well, it is everything you can ask for? Nigerian dessert that has Nigeria written all over it.

    garri truffle.

    What is Garri

    For my readers who is wondering what garri is, garri is a powdery substance made out of fermented cassava. it can be made to desired consistency like fine, semi-fine and coarse. I have used the fine garri texture for this recipe, garri is readily available and sold in all African/Asian stores and it is very affordable too.

    chocolate garri truffle

    If you have never had garri cake before, you probably attended a very posh secondary school and you were not allowed to explore your inner childhood, Lol. The ingredients for this recipe are very easy to source and can be found anywhere in Nigeria or any part of the world. I used Milo chocolate drink and groundnut as some of the garnish too. If you have a sweet tooth and love entertaining others, then this is just perfect for you.

    NB: use good quality chocolate; buy the one containing at least 62% cocoa or higher

    You can choose from white, milk and dark chocolate

    What is in my Garri truffle

    500g chocolate or more (any type would do)

    2 cups of garri (white)

    330g condensed milk

    2tbsp butter

    Milo or cocoa

    Groundnut, crushed

    Few Pistachios, crushed for garnish

    brandy  or rum (optional)

    How to make it

    1. Place a pan on a low heat and add butter leave to melt. Add the condensed milk and mix to combine with the butter. Leave to boil for about 1 minute or till well combined. Cook on low heat, leave to cool slightly. Add in brandy or rum at this point if you will be using and mix till well combined

    2. Add the garri to the condensed milk and butter mixture, mix to combine like you would make eba till well incorporated, dip your hand in water and shake off excess water, mould the garri into small balls or otherwise use a mould (I used ice cube trays for some)

    3. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes

    4. Whilst you are waiting for the rolled garri to cool, break the chocolate into small chunks and melt over simmering water making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water and stir until melted. Alternatively, melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds but be careful not to burn it

    5. Lay out a parchment paper on a tray and set aside, using a spoon or fork, dip the rolled garri to the chocolate one at a time and carefully place on the tray. Repeat this process till all garri is covered with chocolate of choice. Garnish with nuts and Milo or cocoa as desired. Chill the chocolate for about 1 hour in the fridge. This garri truffle will keep in the fridge for up to 10 days.

    white and dark chocolate truffle with pistachio and cocoa

    If you love this garri truffle, then you would love my apple crumble for two recipe

    chocolate truffle on a white marble table with a bowl of chocolate on the side
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    5 from 2 votes

    Garri Truffle

    I know I say this lot of times that I get excited each time I create a special recipe. Really this time, I am super excited to share this amazing sweet nibble with you all. I call it garri truffle, yeah you heard right... Truffle made with garri. If you grew up enjoying garri cake then you would understand this garri truffle. It is a 3 ingredient recipe that would leave you asking for more. Have you ever thought of pairing garri with chocolate before? Well, it is everything you can ask for? Nigerian dessert that has Nigeria written all over it.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    chilling time30 mins
    Total Time15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: African
    Keyword: Garri, Garri truffle, Truffle
    Servings: 15 Truffles
    Author: Ajoke
    Cost: £4

    Ingredients

    • 500 g chocolate or more any type would do
    • 2 cups of garri white
    • 330 g condensed milk
    • 2 tbsp butter
    • Milo or cocoa
    • few groundnut crushed
    • Few Pistachios crushed for garnish
    • brandy  or rum optional

    Instructions

    • Place a pan on a low heat and add butter leave to melt. Add the condensed milk and mix to combine with the butter. Leave to boil for about 1 minute or till well combined. Cook on low heat, leave to cool slightly. Add in brandy or rum at this point if you will be using and mix till well combined
    • Add the garri to the condensed milk and butter mixture, mix to combine like you would make eba till well incorporated, dip your hand in water and shake off excess water, mould the garri into small balls or otherwise use a mould (I used ice cube trays for some)
    • Place in the fridge for 30 minutes
    • Whilst you are waiting for the rolled garri to cool, break the chocolate into small chunks and melt over simmering water making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water and stir until melted. Alternatively, melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds but be careful not to burn it
    • Lay out a parchment paper on a tray and set aside, using a spoon or fork, dip the rolled garri to the chocolate one at a time and carefully place on the tray. Repeat this process till all garri is covered with chocolate of choice. Garnish with nuts and Milo or cocoa as desired. Chill the chocolate for about 1 hour in the fridge. This garri truffle will keep in the fridge for up to 10 days.

    truffle

    If you made this recipe, don’t forget to leave me feedback. Tag me on Instagram, Facebook and save away to your Pinterest

    This recipe was originally published on the blog in 2015. The images are all new and some text have been added too, no much tweak done on the recipe as its perfect and it has never failed but I substituted Milo for Cocoa and White chocolate for dark chocolate. 
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    Comments

    1. Chisty says

      April 27, 2020 at 11:38 pm

      5 stars

      5 stars
      This I a great edition to garri cake. Thanks

      Reply
    2. Demi says

      January 04, 2019 at 1:19 pm

      Hi, i must say thank you for this recipe. Made it recently and everyone was in awe.
      God bless

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 04, 2019 at 1:35 pm

        Hello Demi, Thank you for your feedback. I am glad you found the recipe easy and useful. Happy New Year to you and yours!

        Reply
    3. sophia says

      January 25, 2018 at 5:52 pm

      hello, this is off the hook! was it white garri that you used? also, do you have the garri cake recipe? i hope it is hat i am thinking it is...lol.

      Reply
      • Ajoke says

        January 30, 2018 at 1:08 pm

        hI Sophia, thanks for your comment. Yes I used white garri. I don't have garri cake recipe on the blog yet.

        Reply
    4. Ada Madubueze says

      May 23, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Salivating...this is totally awesome!

      Reply
    5. Ada Madubueze says

      May 23, 2016 at 7:41 pm

      Salivating...trust me this is awesome!

      Reply

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