Description

Chocolate Truffles are the ultimate indulgence, delivering a rich and velvety texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized delights will impress your guests and elevate your dessert game. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create luxurious Chocolate Truffles that everyone will love. Get ready to treat yourself and share these delectable confections with friends and family!

Ingredients

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8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

Prepare by gathering all ingredients and tools: heatproof bowl, whisk, and parchment paper.
In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until simmering; do not boil.
Pour the hot cream over chopped dark chocolate in the heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to melt.
Stir until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract and salt.
Cover and refrigerate the ganache for about 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
Use a cookie scoop to portion out balls of ganache, rolling them between your hands until round.
Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat, placing them on parchment paper to set if needed.
Serve on a platter or gift box.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
Calories: 70
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 5mg