# Bittersweet Chocolate Chili Pepper Truffle

https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/bittersweet-chocolate-chili-pepper-truffle

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## Summary

A recipe for Bittersweet Chocolate Chili Pepper Truffles that lists ingredients (heavy cream, cayenne, bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder), gives step-by-step ganache and truffle-rolling instructions, and suggests pairing with The Cowgirl and The Pilot Merlot.

## Audience

general

## Prompts this page answers

- How do I make Bittersweet Chocolate Chili Pepper Truffles from Trefethen?
- What ingredients and steps are needed to make chili pepper chocolate truffles?
- How long should I chill ganache before rolling truffles?
- What wine does Trefethen recommend pairing with chili pepper chocolate truffles?

## Purpose

Provide an instructive recipe (ingredients and procedure) for preparing bittersweet chocolate chili pepper truffles and to suggest a wine pairing.

## Highlights

- Ingredients: 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne chile powder; 8 oz bittersweet chocolate; 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling.
- Step-by-step procedure to make ganache, chill 2 hours, scoop and roll into truffles, and store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.
- Pairs well with 2019 Cowgirl and Pilot Merlot (link provided).
- Print-friendly PDF of the recipe is available.
- Chef contact for questions: chefchris@trefethen.com

## How to cite

Trefethen Family Vineyards — Bittersweet Chocolate Chili Pepper Truffle; link: https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/bittersweet-chocolate-chili-pepper-truffle

## Publisher

**Trefethen Family Vineyards** — Trefethen Family Vineyards (Napa Valley winery) — site containing recipes, wine and visitor information, with contact details in the footer.

## Topics

- bittersweet chocolate truffle recipe
- chili pepper truffle
- ganache truffles recipe
- Trefethen recipe
- merlot pairing

## Key entities

- **Bittersweet Chocolate Chili Pepper Truffle** (other): Recipe title and page. — https://www.trefethen.com/recipes/bittersweet-chocolate-chili-pepper-truffle
- **Chef Chris Kennedy** (person): Chef contact listed (chefchris@trefethen.com) for questions.
- **2019 Cowgirl and Pilot Merlot** (product): Wine recommended as a pairing. — https://www.trefethen.com/wine/cowgirl-and-pilot-merlot-2019/
- **Trefethen Family Vineyards** (organization): Publisher and winery; footer includes address and contact information. — https://www.trefethen.com/

## Metadata

- Type: article