A Chocolate Box of Truffles
Dive into pure indulgence with "A Chocolate Box of Truffles," a luxurious homemade treat that’s perfect for gifting or savoring yourself. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples—like velvety dark chocolate, rich heavy cream, and a variety of delectable coatings—into an irresistible collection of handcrafted truffles. With a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth ganache base and customizable finishes such as cocoa powder, powdered sugar, crunchy chopped nuts, or an optional drizzle of white chocolate, each truffle is a bite-sized masterpiece. Ready in just 40 minutes of active time, these gourmet chocolate truffles are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve. Ideal for special occasions or holiday gifts, this recipe ensures a stunning presentation by arranging the truffles in a decorative box. Treat yourself or your loved ones to the ultimate homemade dessert experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams dark chocolate
- 150 ml heavy cream
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 50 grams cocoa powder
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 50 grams chopped nuts (e.g., hazelnuts, almonds)
- 50 grams white chocolate (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Add the unsalted butter to the chocolate mixture and stir everything together until smooth and glossy. This is your ganache base.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ganache for 2-3 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
Once the ganache has set, dust your hands with cocoa powder and use a teaspoon or small scoop to portion out the ganache into bite-sized pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball, working quickly to prevent the ganache from melting in your hands.
Prepare your coatings: sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar into separate shallow bowls, and place the chopped nuts onto a plate.
Roll some of the truffles in cocoa powder, some in powdered sugar, and others in the chopped nuts. Feel free to mix and match coatings for variety.
For an optional decorative touch, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over some of the truffles using a spoon or a piping bag.
Place the finished truffles on a lined baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set completely.
Once set, arrange the truffles in a decorative box or an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and bring them to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3246 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 221.9 g | 284% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.8 g | 569% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 248 mg | 83% | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 299.1 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.0 g | 161% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.2 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 461 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 43.8 mg | 243% | |
| Potassium | 3384 mg | 72% | |
*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.
