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Delicious Chocolate Truffles

Melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles made from dark chocolate, heavy cream, and butter, rolled in cocoa powder or toppings of your choice.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the ganache
  • 200 g dark chocolate Use good quality dark chocolate for a rich flavor.
  • 100 g heavy cream Heat just until bubbles appear.
  • 30 g unsalted butter Makes the truffles creamy.
For coating
  • to taste cocoa powder For dusting.
  • to taste chopped nuts or shredded coconut Optional for extra flair.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to boil.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for a minute before stirring to combine.
  4. Mix in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Chilling and Shaping
  1. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to handle.
  2. Once chilled, take small portions of the ganache and roll them into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
Coating
  1. Roll each ball in cocoa powder, or in chopped nuts or shredded coconut if desired.
  2. Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for another hour to set.
Serving
  1. Remove from the refrigerator when ready to serve. Enjoy them fresh or pack them beautifully for sharing.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. They can also be frozen for about a month.