Hazelnut Truffles
Indulge in the luxurious world of homemade chocolate confections with these decadent Hazelnut Truffles, a perfect blend of rich dark chocolate, creamy hazelnut paste, and the delightful crunch of roasted hazelnuts. In just 20 minutes of preparation, you can create velvety-smooth ganache truffles rolled in a nutty, cocoa-dusted coating that melts in your mouth with every bite. Infused with vanilla and a touch of salt for depth, these artisanal treats are easy to make yet impressively sophisticated, making them ideal for gifting or serving at special occasions. With simple ingredients like 70% dark chocolate, heavy cream, and chopped hazelnuts, this recipe is a chocolate lover's dream come true. Serve chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate gourmet experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 20 grams Unsalted butter
- 50 grams Hazelnut paste
- 60 grams Roasted hazelnuts (chopped)
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
Instructions
Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
Pour the hot cream over the chopped 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 fully combined into a smooth ganache.
Add the unsalted butter, hazelnut paste, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to the ganache. Stir until the butter is melted and all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ganache for 2-3 hours, or until it is firm enough to scoop.
Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the ganache and roll them into small balls with your hands.
Roll each truffle in the chopped roasted hazelnuts, pressing gently to adhere the nuts to the surface.
Dust the truffles with unsweetened cocoa powder for a decorative finish.
Refrigerate the truffles for at least 30 minutes to set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2521 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.8 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 164 mg | 55% | |
| Sodium | 223 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 129.4 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.2 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.2 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 33.3 mg | 185% | |
| Potassium | 2653 mg | 56% | |
*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.
