Description
A delightful recipe for making rich and creamy chocolate truffles that melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 grams (about 7 ounces), finely chopped
- Heavy cream: 100 milliliters (about 1/2 cup)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: 50 grams (about 1/2 cup), for dusting
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Sea salt: a pinch
- Optional flavorings: 1 teaspoon of orange zest, espresso powder, or your favorite liqueur
- Optional coatings: crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or melted chocolate
- Optional fillings: fruit puree or nut butter
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate ganache by placing chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers, then pour it over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and sea salt, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Cover the bowl and chill the ganache in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Shape the chilled ganache into small balls using a cookie scoop or spoon.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Choose high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for the best flavor.
- Allow enough chilling time for the ganache to firm up before shaping.
- Experiment with different flavorings and coatings to customize your truffles.
- 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: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chocolate truffles, dessert, no-bake, homemade, sweet treat