Surprise Chocolate Bites
Indulge in the decadent delight of Surprise Chocolate Bites—luxurious, bite-sized treats with a hidden hazelnut center that add a delightful crunch to each velvety bite. These homemade chocolate truffles are crafted with rich dark chocolate, creamy butter, and heavy cream, creating a silky ganache rolled to perfection. Coated in a tantalizing blend of powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, each morsel is packed with bold, bittersweet flavors and just the right touch of sweetness. With a simple yet impressive preparation, they’re ideal for entertaining, gift-giving, or satisfying late-night cravings. Quick to make with no baking required, these irresistible chocolate bites are a surefire way to elevate your dessert game. Perfect for chocolate lovers searching for easy DIY recipes bursting with indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate chips
- 50 ml heavy cream
- 20 g butter
- 20 pieces whole hazelnuts
- 30 g powdered sugar
- 20 g unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
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 the heat and pour the heavy cream over the dark chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
Let it sit for 2 minutes, then gently whisk until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
Add butter to the chocolate mixture and whisk until it is thoroughly combined and glossy.
Refrigerate the mixture for 1 hour or until it firms up enough to roll into balls.
Once firm, scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture and flatten it slightly in your hand.
Place a whole hazelnut in the center of the chocolate, then shape it into a ball, fully encasing the hazelnut.
Repeat this process for the remaining chocolate mixture and hazelnuts.
In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and cocoa powder together.
Roll each chocolate ball in the powdered sugar and cocoa mix, ensuring an even coating.
Place the coated chocolate bites on a tray lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy the surprise hazelnut center!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.2 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.0 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.3 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*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.
