Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of easy chocolate truffles, a heavenly dessert that requires minimal effort and just a few ingredients. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats are not only simple to make but also incredibly versatile. Customize your truffles with different flavorings and coatings to create a unique twist every time. The combination of high-quality dark chocolate and heavy cream results in a decadent ganache that melts in your mouth, making these truffles an irresistible treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for friends and family. Get ready to impress with this foolproof recipe that guarantees success in the kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 100ml heavy cream
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for coating)
- Optional flavoring extracts (like vanilla or peppermint)
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream until simmering, then pour over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir until smooth; add optional flavoring if desired.
- Chill the mixture for about 1 hour until firm enough to scoop.
- Roll chilled ganache into balls and coat them in cocoa powder or your choice of toppings.
- Refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg