Dark Chocolate Truffles
Indulge your senses with these luxurious Dark Chocolate Truffles, the ultimate homemade treat for chocolate lovers. Crafted from rich 70% cocoa dark chocolate, velvety heavy cream, and a hint of vanilla, these truffles offer an irresistibly smooth ganache center delicately accented with a touch of sea salt. Each bite-sized confection is rolled in cocoa powder for a classic finish and a perfectly bittersweet touch. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of 25 elegant truffles—perfect for gifting, entertaining, or simply savoring as a decadent dessert. These truffles are quick to prepare yet deliver gourmet results, making them an impressive addition to your dessert repertoire.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place them in a heat-proof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer gently. Do not let it boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula until the chocolate and cream are completely combined and smooth.
Add the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the chocolate mixture. Stir until the butter is melted and everything is well combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
Using a small scoop or a teaspoon, scoop the chilled chocolate ganache and roll it quickly between your palms to form small balls.
Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder to coat.
Transfer the coated truffles to a tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Serve the truffles slightly chilled. Store leftover truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 184.8 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.8 g | 539% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 205 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 695 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.2 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 252 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 36.7 mg | 204% | |
| Potassium | 2562 mg | 55% | |
*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.
