Dark Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in the decadence of homemade Dark Chocolate Truffles—rich, silky, and divinely indulgent bite-sized treats that melt in your mouth. This gourmet-style recipe combines 70% cocoa dark chocolate, velvety heavy cream, and a touch of butter for an irresistibly smooth ganache, enhanced with aromatic vanilla extract and a hint of sea salt for depth. Rolled in a dusting of fine cocoa powder, each truffle boasts a luxurious finish and a bittersweet pop of flavor. Perfect for special occasions or as a crowd-pleasing dessert, these truffles are surprisingly simple to make, requiring just 30 minutes of hands-on prep and a chill session in the fridge. With yields of 25 exquisite pieces, they’re ideal for sharing—or savoring yourself. Treat yourself to these handcrafted chocolate delights, and elevate your dessert game today!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 150 milliliters Heavy cream
- 25 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 50 grams Cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heat-proof bowl.
Step 2
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer gently. Do not let it boil.
Step 3
Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Step 4
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula until the chocolate and cream are completely combined and smooth.
Step 5
Add the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the chocolate mixture. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
Step 7
Using a small scoop or a teaspoon, scoop the chilled chocolate ganache and roll it quickly between your palms to form small balls.
Step 8
Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder to coat.
Step 9
Transfer the coated truffles to a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Step 10
Serve the truffles slightly chilled. Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (480.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2303.1 |
| Total Fat 184.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 107.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 205.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 695.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 144.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.4g | |
| Protein 29.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 252.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 36.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2561.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories