Cherry Truffles

Indulge in the decadent richness of homemade Cherry Truffles, the perfect bite-sized treat for any chocolate lover. Crafted with velvety dark chocolate, smooth heavy cream, and a touch of cherry liqueur, these truffles offer a luxurious flavor profile that’s both bold and sweet. Pieces of finely chopped dried cherries add a chewy, fruity contrast, while a dusting of cocoa powder and powdered sugar gives each truffle a delightfully bittersweet finish. With just 25 minutes of prep time and an effortless no-bake process, these truffles are ideal for gifting, entertaining, or indulging yourself. Whip up a batch of these irresistible cherry-infused confections for a sophisticated dessert that will leave everyone wanting more. Keywords: cherry truffles, chocolate truffles, no-bake dessert, cherry chocolate recipe, easy truffles, homemade confections.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 200 grams dark chocolate
• 100 milliliters heavy cream
• 20 grams unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur
• 50 grams dried cherries
• 50 grams cocoa powder
• 20 grams powdered sugar

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Avoid boiling.

Step 3

Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.

Step 4

Gently whisk the mixture until smooth and fully combined.

Step 5

Add the unsalted butter to the chocolate mixture and whisk until glossy and incorporated.

Step 6

Stir in the cherry liqueur, ensuring it's evenly blended.

Step 7

Finely chop the dried cherries and mix them into the chocolate ganache.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the ganache is firm enough to shape.

Step 9

Place the cocoa powder and powdered sugar in a shallow bowl or plate and mix them together.

Step 10

Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out portions of the ganache and roll them into 1-inch balls with your hands.

Step 11

Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder mixture, ensuring an even coating.

Step 12

Transfer the truffles to an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(470g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1932.3

Total Fat 120.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 158.4mg	0%
Sodium 83.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.6g	0%
Total Sugars 144.2g
Protein 24.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 216.5mg	0%
Iron 30.4mg	0%
Potassium 2220.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 39.8%