Valentine's Amaretto Treat (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 8 tsp of amaretto (a sweet liqueur).
02 - 2 beets, grated, or use beetroot powder.
03 - 2 tbsp syrup from maple trees.
04 - A small handful of chopped almonds (optional).
05 - 5 tbsp creamy coconut milk or 4 tbsp almond milk.
06 - 1 tsp of coconut oil for smoothness.
07 - 125g of quality dark chocolate, 70% cocoa.

# Instructions:

01 - If you’ve got whole beets, slice them thin and bake at 175°F for 2 hours. Use a coffee grinder to turn them into powder.
02 - Tap the chocolate bar to break it up, then finely chop the rest.
03 - Place the chocolate and the cream in a heatproof bowl. Warm them gently over simmering water. Let it melt slowly—don’t stir.
04 - Whisk the melted chocolate with the cream. Then, pour in the maple syrup, amaretto, and coconut oil one at a time, mixing in between.
05 - Stir in the nuts, if using. Chill the mixture, covered, for several hours or overnight until it firms up.
06 - Use a scoop to form small balls, then roll them in beetroot powder to coat.

# Notes:

01 - Coconut milk gives it a smoother texture.
02 - Swap beet powder for raspberry powder if you prefer.
03 - Keep chilled until ready to eat.

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