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Speculative Sphere

Indulge in these delightful spheres made with spiced Speculatius cookies, creamy peanut butter, and smooth dark chocolate, enhanced with a hint of orange zest and sea salt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Global
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 250 g Gewürz-Spekulatius about 8.8 oz
  • 200 g peanut butter about 7 oz
  • Zest of 1 organic orange adds citrus flavor
For the Coating
  • 200 g dark chocolate about 7 oz
  • 5 g coconut oil about 0.18 oz
  • to taste Coarse sea salt for finishing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the Cookies: Start by grinding the 250 g of Gewürz-Spekulatius into a fine consistency using a food processor or rolling pin.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Add in 200 g of peanut butter and the zest of the organic orange. Mix until you achieve a sandy yet oily dough.
  3. Shape the Dough: Take small amounts of the dough (about 10 g each) and roll them into small balls.
  4. Chill the Balls: Place the shaped balls onto a tray and refrigerate them for at least an hour.
  5. Refine the Shape: After chilling, roll the balls in your hands to ensure they are smooth and perfectly round.
  6. Melt the Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the 200 g of dark chocolate with 5 g of coconut oil over a double boiler. Stir until smooth.
  7. Coat the Spheres: Dip each sphere into the melted chocolate, ensuring each is well-coated, then place them onto a drying rack.
  8. Sprinkle with Salt: Sprinkle a few grains of coarse sea salt on top of each chocolate-coated sphere.
  9. Let Them Set: Allow the spheres to dry completely, preferably overnight.
  10. Store and Enjoy: Place the finished spheres into small paper cups and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Customize flavors with different nut butters or spices. Great for gifting in decorative packaging.