Decadent Chocolate Truffles
These chocolate truffles are made by pouring hot cream over chopped dark chocolate to form a ganache, which is then chilled, rolled into balls, and coated in cocoa powder. The process is straightforward and takes about 30 minutes of active time plus 2 hours of refrigeration. A batch makes enough to share or package as a homemade gift.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Saucepan
- Tray or baking sheet
- Sift
- Refrigerator
Ingredients
For the Ganache:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate choose quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa
- ½ cup heavy cream fresh from a local dairy if possible
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter preferably grass-fed
For the Coating:
- ¼ cup cocoa powder high-quality Dutch-process cocoa
Instructions
- Chop the semi-sweet chocolate into small pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just starting to simmer. Do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes to melt the chocolate.
- Add unsalted butter to the mixture and whisk until smooth and shiny.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
- Once set, use a small scoop or spoon to form small balls of the ganache, about the size of a walnut.
- Roll each ball quickly between your hands to form a smooth, round shape.
- Sift the cocoa powder onto a tray or baking sheet.
- Roll the ganache balls in the cocoa powder until completely coated.
- Place the truffles on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set the coating.
Notes
- For a flavor twist, consider infusing the cream with herbs like lavender or mint before straining it over the chocolate.
- Alternatively, roll the truffles in chopped nuts or coconut flakes for added texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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