Description
A delightful recipe for Classic Dark Chocolate Truffles that melt in your mouth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 🍫 Dark Chocolate: 8 oz (finely chopped)
- 🥛 Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- 🧈 Unsalted Butter: 2 tablespoons (28 g)
- 🍫 Cocoa Powder: 1/4 cup (for dusting)
- 🌿 Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by placing chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering, then pour it over the chocolate.
- Let it sit for 2-3 minutes, then stir in butter and vanilla until smooth.
- Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Shape the chilled ganache into small balls using a cookie scoop.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for best flavor.
- Experiment with flavors by adding extracts or spices to the ganache.
- Truffles can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For a sweeter option, milk chocolate can be used instead of dark chocolate.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- 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, homemade, sweet treats