Easy Truffles
Indulge in the decadence of homemade chocolate with this simple yet luxurious Easy Truffles recipe. Featuring a rich ganache base made from velvety semisweet chocolate chips, creamy heavy cream, and a touch of unsalted butter, these bite-sized treats are perfect for chocolate lovers. With just 20 minutes of prep time and minimal cooking, you'll create smooth, melt-in-your-mouth truffles that are coated in your choice of unsweetened cocoa powder or powdered sugar. Ideal for gifting, celebrations, or satisfying late-night cravings, these no-fuss truffles are the perfect combination of convenience and elegance. Impress your family and friends with these homemade chocolates that look as good as they taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams semisweet chocolate chips
- 120 ml heavy cream
- 15 grams unsalted butter
- 30 grams unsweetened cocoa powder or powdered sugar (for coating)
Instructions
Place the semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof mixing bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.
Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips.
Let the mixture sit undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.
Add the unsalted butter to the mixture, then gently stir until smooth and glossy. This is your ganache base.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out portions of the chilled ganache and roll them into bite-sized balls using your hands. If the ganache becomes too soft, return it to the fridge to firm up.
Place the cocoa powder or powdered sugar into a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the coating to cover it evenly.
Serve immediately or store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.8 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.2 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 153 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 42 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 138.6 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.1 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.7 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 166 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 970 mg | 21% | |
*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.
