Hazelnut Truffles Recipe. The Real Food Academy Miami

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Raw Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles

By Chef Maria Cummins

Course

dessert

Cuisine

vegan

Ingredients

2-3 tablespoons raw cocoa powder
1 cup dates
1 cup raw hazelnuts
1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

Start off with shredding the nuts in a food processor.
Add in the dates and cocoa powder.
Blend everything until you have a smooth dough.
Form little balls and roll them in the shredded coconut.
You can store these balls in the refrigerator for several days.
Enjoy!

SUPER TIP: Instead of shredded coconut you can use cacao nibs to coat the truffles. Delicious!

Chef Maria Cummins

Born in Venezuela, Maria Cummins discovered her deep-rooted passion for food from an early age. Her culinary journey led her to Lima, Peru, where she immersed herself in the rich secrets of Peruvian gastronomy during part of her childhood. In her early twenties, she embarked on a new chapter by coming to the United States and delving into the Hospitality Industry in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maria's culinary adventure continued as she relocated to San Diego, California, where she made her mark by opening the renowned El Tucan Restaurant. Her extensive travels and diverse experiences greatly influenced her innovative culinary style, shaping the unique approach she is celebrated for today.

During her time in San Diego, Chef Maria not only honed her culinary skills but also gained a profound understanding of the importance of nutrition, particularly through the use of organic and unprocessed ingredients.

Today, Maria Cummins is the proud owner, founder, and head chef of the Real Food Academy, a culinary haven nestled in the vibrant city of Miami. Here, both kids and adults come together every week to share the joy of connecting through the power of Real Food and Real Fun!

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In the case of a cooking class, the ingredients are shopped for and prepped in advance. Staff is also scheduled according to the number of people on the roster.

See our Wine and Beer list for your in-house kids party options. Optionally, you can bring your own wine or beer and page a corkage fee.

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$30 per 1.5 L bottle of wine

Bring outside beer: $40 for beer (any quantity)

We love it when our customers decorate our place. That said, you have no idea how difficult it is to clean these types of things up. As far as noisemakers go......you will be glad you left them at home as well. So please do not bring any of those things.

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