Description
Classic chocolate truffles are rich, creamy, and decadent bites made from dark chocolate, heavy cream, and butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 🍫 Dark Chocolate: 200g (about 7 oz), finely chopped
- 🥛 Heavy Cream: 100ml (about 1/2 cup)
- 🧈 Unsalted Butter: 25g (about 2 tablespoons)
- 🍫 Cocoa Powder: for dusting (about 50g or 1/2 cup)
- 🌿 Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate mixture by melting dark chocolate with hot heavy cream.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Scoop and shape the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Coat the truffles in cocoa powder and place them on parchment paper.
Notes
- Overheating the cream can cause the chocolate to seize.
- Chill the mixture long enough for easy scooping.
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Dusting the truffles is essential for flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate truffles, dessert, no-bake, French dessert, indulgent treats