# Boozy Wasabi Truffles These Chocolate Truffles are Infused with a Vodka Made from Wasabi Peas By M | Published 2013-08-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasabi-peas References: [foodbeast](http://foodbeast.com/content/2013/08/21/how-to-make-wasabi-pea-truffles/) Wasabi peas are a delicious salty snack many people love to munch on, but did you ever think these spicy peas would find their way inside of a chocolate truffle recipe? The Wasabi Pea Chocolate Truffles recipe by food blog FoodBeast.com is one interesting [spicy sweet confectionery creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper). Inspired by the wasabi vodka by alcohol brand 'Oddka,' this wasabi peas truffle recipe is one [boozy treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-tequila-chocolate-bar). The recipe mixes a collection of white chocolate pieces, butter, traditional spicy wasabi peas and Oddka's wasabi vodka to create a bizarre spicy chocolate truffle. Apparently the white chocolate reduces the spice-intensity of the wasabi peas and makes the hot taste less powerful. While sweet and spicy food pairings aren't new, this [wasabi chocolate truffle recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-truffle) is definitely an interesting one for the ultimate food daredevil. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Spicy Sweet Flavor Combinations:** Opportunity for creating unique flavor combinations by combining spicy and sweet ingredients. - **Alcohol-infused Desserts:** Innovative ideas for incorporating alcohol into dessert recipes, offering a new twist on traditional sweet treats. - **Unconventional Ingredients in Confections:** Potential for using unexpected ingredients, such as wasabi peas, in confectionery creations for a unique flavor experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food brands to develop new products and recipes that explore unconventional flavor combinations. - **Alcohol and Spirits:** Opportunity for alcohol brands to create innovative, alcohol-infused desserts and confections. - **Confectionery:** Potential for confectionery businesses to experiment with unusual ingredients to create exciting new flavor profiles in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Filled Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-chocolate-truffles.md) - [Romantic Wine-Infused Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-spice-x-compartes-truffles.md) - [Spicy Umami Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch.md) - [Chocolate Cheese Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffvels.md) - [Black Dragon Sake Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-chocolate-kokuryu-daiginjo-tatsu.md) - [Limited-Edition Cannabis Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coda-signature-fourth-season-truffles.md) - [Liquor-Infused Chocolate Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquorinfused-chocolate.md) - [Alcoholic Tea-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-pralines.md) - [Bite-Sized Pistachio Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-style-truffles.md)