Cognac Truffles
Indulge in luxurious decadence with these homemade Cognac Truffles, where the richness of velvety dark chocolate meets the warmth of premium cognac. This elegant no-bake treat combines simple yet sophisticated ingredients like 70% dark chocolate, heavy cream, and unsalted butter to create a silky ganache, brought to life with a splash of smooth cognac. Rolled into bite-sized perfection and dusted in unsweetened cocoa powder, these truffles boast a melt-in-your-mouth texture with a hint of indulgent boozy complexity. Perfect for gifting, festive celebrations, or as an after-dinner delight, this easy-to-follow recipe takes under 30 minutes of prep time and yields 20 truffles. Store them in the refrigerator and serve at room temperature for maximum flavor—a gourmet indulgence everyone will savor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 20 grams unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate finely 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 let it boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Using a spatula, gently stir the mixture starting from the center, working your way outward until the chocolate and cream are fully combined into a smooth ganache.
Add the unsalted butter and cognac to the ganache and stir until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is glossy.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until the ganache is firm enough to shape.
Once the ganache is set, use a teaspoon or small cookie scoop to portion out small amounts of the ganache. Roll the portions into balls using the palms of your hands.
Place the unsweetened cocoa powder in a shallow bowl. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until it is fully coated.
Store the cognac truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Allow them to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1930 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.0 g | 435% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 83 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.8 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.7 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 31.8 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 2195 mg | 47% | |
*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.
