Homemade Chocolate Truffles
Indulgent homemade chocolate truffles that are rich, creamy, and easy to make using just four basic ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Cocoa powder or melted chocolate for coating
Instructions
- Simmering the Cream: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth.
- Cooling the Mixture: Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Scooping and Rolling: Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out small portions of the ganache and roll them into balls.
- Coating the Truffles: Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or melted chocolate to coat.
- Refrigeration Before Serving: Refrigerate the truffles until ready to serve.
Notes
Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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