Description
Chocolate Truffles are the ultimate indulgence, transforming simple ingredients into luxurious bites of happiness. Rich, creamy chocolate ganache melts in your mouth, coated in a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for elevating casual nights or festive celebrations, these truffles are endlessly customizable, allowing you to explore flavors that delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the butter until you achieve a smooth ganache.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop out small amounts of ganache and roll into balls. Dust with cocoa powder or your favorite topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 3mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg