Easy Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in pure decadence with these Easy Chocolate Truffles—an effortlessly elegant treat that’s perfect for dessert lovers. Made with just four simple ingredients—dark chocolate, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and cocoa powder—this recipe comes together in no time with minimal effort. The rich ganache, created by melting chocolate with warm cream, is chilled to perfection before being rolled into bite-sized balls and coated in velvety cocoa powder for a luxurious finish. Requiring only 20 minutes of prep time, these homemade truffles are ideal for gifting, entertaining, or satisfying your sweet tooth. With their silky texture and intensely chocolaty flavor, they elevate any occasion from ordinary to extraordinary. Serve these gourmet delights slightly softened at room temperature for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate (60-70% cacao)
- 120 milliliters heavy cream
- 30 grams unsalted butter
- 30 grams cocoa powder (for coating)
Instructions
Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place them in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the chocolate.
Add the unsalted butter to the bowl, then gently stir the mixture with a rubber spatula until smooth and glossy. This is your ganache.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ganache for 2-3 hours, or until it is firm enough to shape.
Scoop out small portions of the ganache using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop. Roll each portion into a ball between your palms.
Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish and roll each truffle in the cocoa to coat evenly.
Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Allow them to sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1905 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.0 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 89.4 g | 447% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.4 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.0 g | ||
| Protein | 20.5 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 17.5 mg | 97% | |
| Potassium | 1735 mg | 37% | |
*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.
