Chocolate Truffles
Rich, decadent truffles made with melted chocolate and cream, rolled in cocoa powder or sprinkles. Ready in under an hour with just a chill time.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 95
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
Instructions
- 1
Heat cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium until steaming, ~2 minutes.
- 2
Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit 1 minute without stirring.
- 3
Stir until smooth and glossy. Add vanilla and salt, then stir until combined.
- 4
Chill mixture until scoopable but not rock-hard, 15–20 minutes.
- 5
Scoop 1-inch portions onto parchment. Chill again for 10 minutes until firm.
- 6
Roll each truffle between your palms into a smooth ball.
- 7
Roll in cocoa powder until fully coated. Store in an airtight container.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- mixing bowl
- wooden spoon or spatula
- parchment paper
- shallow dish or plate (for cocoa powder)
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