Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of homemade chocolate truffles, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 15 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Chopped nuts or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it begins to boil; pour over the chocolate.
- Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Scoop out small portions and roll into balls.
- Coat each truffle in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Store truffles in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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