Description
Decadent and velvety, these easy homemade chocolate truffles are an indulgent treat that will delight your taste buds and impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ganache: Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream to a simmer and pour over chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Melt Together: Stir gently until smooth. Add butter and optional flavorings, mixing until well combined.
- Chill Until Firm: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm but scoopable.
- Scoop & Shape: Use a melon baller or teaspoon to scoop ganache and roll into balls between your palms.
- Coat Your Truffles: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or desired coating, placing on parchment paper to set.
Notes
- Experiment with flavorings like orange zest or espresso powder for unique variations.
- Coat truffles in crushed nuts or coconut for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg