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Decadent Chocolate Truffles

These easy-to-make decadent chocolate truffles offer a rich, velvety experience that is perfect for gifts or celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate, chopped Use chocolate with at least 60% cocoa for best results.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream Provides a smooth ganache.
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter Adds richness and gloss.
  • to taste unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting) Can also use other coatings such as crushed nuts or coconut.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional) Enhances flavor.
  • a pinch sea salt (optional) Deepens flavor profile.

Method
 

Prepare the Ganache
  1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a gentle simmer.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for at least 2 minutes.
Melt Together
  1. Stir gently with a spatula until the chocolate and cream form a silky ganache.
  2. Add the butter and optional flavorings, and mix until velvety.
Chill Until Firm
  1. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour, or until firm.
Scoop & Shape
  1. Scoop small portions of ganache and roll into balls between your palms.
Coat Your Truffles
  1. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or your choice of coating.
  2. Place the coated truffles on parchment paper to set.

Notes

You can freeze these truffles for up to three months. If the ganache is too hard, let it sit at room temperature before shaping.