Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in the velvety richness of homemade Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles—an elegant treat that’s surprisingly simple to make. Featuring just a handful of ingredients, including premium 70% dark chocolate, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla, these luscious confections deliver a pure, irresistible chocolate flavor. The smooth ganache filling is expertly balanced with a light dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder for a sophisticated finish. Ready in under 30 minutes (plus chill time), this recipe is perfect for gifting, entertaining, or savoring all to yourself. Elevate your dessert game with these luxurious, bite-sized delights that are as easy to create as they are to devour.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 50 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (for coating)
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer gently. Avoid boiling.
Pour the heated cream over the chopped chocolate, ensuring all the chocolate is covered. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula or whisk until the chocolate and cream are completely smooth and combined.
Add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until the butter has melted and the ganache is silky and shiny.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ganache for 1–2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, scoop portions of the ganache and roll them between your hands to form round truffles. If the ganache becomes too soft to work with, put it back in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up.
Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until fully coated.
Store the 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 texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1947 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.9 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.0 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.3 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.8 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 25.8 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 27.8 mg | 154% | |
| Potassium | 1965 mg | 42% | |
*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.
