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BLUEBERRY & CHIA FILLED CHOCOLATES

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 250 grams chocolate (I used Van Houten dark)
  • 200 grams blueberries
  • 3 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or other sweetener of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper or aluminium foil.
  • First make the filling: place the blueberries, chia, and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cover and cook just until the blueberries start to pop – about 7 mins. Squish them down slightly with a spoon.
  • At this point, the chia will have absorbed all the liquid. You're looking for a chia-pudding-like consistency. If it appears too dry, add more water and cook. If it's too loose add 1 tbsp more chia and cook for 2 mins.
  • Stir in the lemon juice. Taste and add more honey if necessary.
  • Dollop small spoonfuls of the filling on the baking tray. Leave a gap between each. Freeze for at least an hour. This can be done up to a week in advance.
  • Break the chocolate bar into small pieces. Microwave on low in 1 minute bursts until melted. Stir between each run. Set aside to cool completely.
  • To assemble, we need the berry-chia filling frozen solid and the chocolate at room temp. Dip each berry puck liberally in chocolate.
  • Return each disc back to its spot on the baking tray. Do this quickly before the fillings start to melt. (If it melts, put back in the freezer and repeat.)
  • Place the tray in the fridge until the chocolate sets – about 10 mins. Once set they’re ready to eat. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container.

Notes

This recipe makes 8-10 2 inch chocolates.
Adapted from the tik tok video ‘raspberry jam bites’.
I used Van Houten's dark chocolate bar.
I’ve tried these with other berries and found that blueberries and cherries or a combo of the two tastes best. I also got the best consistency with these two.