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A bowl of cocoa-dusted homemade chocolate truffles, with one bitten to reveal a rich, smooth center, next to a cup of coffee on a dark cloth.

Chocolate Truffles

5 from 1 vote
Chocolate truffles made with just three basic ingredients—dark chocolate, heavy cream, and butter. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are easy to make and can be customized with various coatings and flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 30 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Dark chocolate (70%) - Chopped into small pieces
  • ½ cup Heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter - Optional: For extra creaminess
  • As desired tablespoon Coatings (cocoa powder, chopped nuts, etc.) - For rolling the truffles
  • As desired teaspoon Flavorings (vanilla, rum, etc.) - Optional: Add to ganache for extra flavor

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan (For heating the cream)
  • 1 Whisk (For stirring ganache)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For combining ingredients)
  • 1 Small cookie scoop (For portioning ganache)
  • 1 Shallow dishes (For rolling truffles in coatings)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For lining the tray)

Method
 

  1. Chop the chocolate into small, even pieces.
  2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just starts to simmer.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk the mixture from the center outward until smooth and creamy.
  5. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-4 hours until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 0.3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes
 

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