Ingredients
Creating the perfect chocolate truffle starts with selecting the right ingredients. Here’s a list of what you’ll need:
- High-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa content) – 8 ounces
- Heavy cream – 1/2 cup
- Unsalted butter – 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder (for coating) – 1/2 cup
- Chopped nuts (such as almonds, hazelnuts, or pistachios) – 1/2 cup
- Optional flavorings (such as liqueurs or extracts) – as preferred
Instructions
Making chocolate truffles is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to create your own batch of delightful treats:
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache
- 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 starts to simmer. Do not let it boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for about 2 minutes.
- Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract, stirring until the butter is melted and fully incorporated.
- Chill the Ganache
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
- Shape the Truffles
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Use a small melon baller or a teaspoon to scoop the chilled ganache into small balls.
- Roll each ball between your palms to achieve a smooth, round shape.
- Place the shaped truffles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Coat the Truffles
- Place the cocoa powder and chopped nuts in separate shallow bowls.
- Roll each truffle in the desired coating, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Return the coated truffles to the baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the Truffles
- Chill the coated truffles for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g