Easiest Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in pure decadence with these *Easiest Chocolate Truffles*, a dreamy treat that’s as simple to make as it is luxurious to enjoy. Featuring just four key ingredients—rich dark chocolate, velvety heavy cream, a touch of unsalted butter, and a dusting of cocoa powder—this recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth perfection with minimal effort. Ready in only 20 minutes of prep time (plus chilling), these homemade chocolate truffles are the ultimate no-bake dessert for dinner parties, gifting, or satisfying your sweet tooth. The ganache-based method ensures a silky, professional-quality texture, while the cocoa powder coating adds an irresistible finish. With this foolproof recipe, you’ll have 20 luscious, hand-rolled truffles that are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
4. Add the unsalted butter to the bowl and stir the mixture gently until smooth and fully combined. This is your ganache.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the ganache in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
6. Once chilled, use a teaspoon or small cookie scoop to portion out the ganache. Roll each portion into a ball using the palms of your hands.
7. Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until fully coated.
8. Transfer the coated truffles to a plate or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 206.6 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.0 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 145 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.4 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 70.1 g | 250% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.3 g | ||
| Protein | 39.0 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 3319 mg | 71% | |
*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.
