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Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Decadent Chocolate Truffles Recipe You Can Customize at Home

This Chocolate Truffles Recipe proves that pure indulgence can be simple with just three ingredients to create rich, customizable truffles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 8 ounces Bittersweet or Semi-Sweet Chocolate chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter optional for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream steaming
For Topping Options
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder for rolling
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts for rolling
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • spoon
  • plastic wrap
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Chocolate Truffles
  1. Chop the bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate and place it into a mixing bowl with the unsalted butter.
  2. Warm the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and butter, allowing it to melt.
  4. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  5. Cover the bowl and chill the ganache in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  6. Scoop out portions of the chilled ganache and roll into balls.
  7. Roll each ball in your choice of coatings and place them on a parchment-lined tray.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These truffles can be customized with various toppings and flavors. Store them in an airtight container for freshness.

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