Description
Indulge in the luxurious world of homemade Chocolate Truffles, where rich flavors and creamy textures come together to create a dessert experience like no other. These delightful bites are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, holiday gathering, or just a sweet treat for yourself. With a meltingly smooth ganache at their core, these truffles can be tailored to suit your taste with various toppings and flavorings. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that transforms simple ingredients into gourmet treats that are sure to satisfy even the most discerning chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- Optional: 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream (or coconut milk) in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate, adding vanilla extract and salt if desired. Stir until smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Once chilled, scoop small portions to form balls using your hands or a mini cookie scoop.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, nuts, or other toppings as desired.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg