Chocolate Truffles
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Chocolate Truffles
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These homemade Chocolate Truffles are luxuriously smooth, intensely chocolaty, and melt-in-your-mouth creamy. Made with just four simple ingredients—rich dark chocolate, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla—this is pure chocolate indulgence. Roll them in classic cocoa powder, sweet shredded coconut, or your favorite toppings for a gourmet treat that’s ridiculously easy to make.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces dark chocolate high quality, finely chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling
- ¼ cup finely shredded coconut for rolling
Instructions
- Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream and butter to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Once it starts to simmer, remove it from the heat immediately.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for about 2 minutes to melt the chocolate. Stir the mixture until smooth and well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to shape.
- Once the mixture is firm, use a melon baller or a small cookie scoop to scoop out small portions of the mixture. Roll each portion between your palms to form a ball. The warmth of your hands will soften the chocolate quickly, so if things start getting messy, pop the mixture back in the fridge for 10 minutes and try again.
- Place the cocoa powder and finely shredded coconut in separate shallow dishes. Roll half of the truffles in the cocoa powder until well coated. Roll the other half in the shredded coconut until well coated.
- Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for about 15 minutes, or until firm. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate! No chocolate chips—they contain stabilizers that prevent smooth melting. A good dark chocolate bar (60-70% cocoa) is best.
- Chop your chocolate finely so it melts evenly and smoothly when combined with hot cream.
- No boiling cream! Heat it until just simmering, then pour over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes before stirring.
- Chill the ganache properly. Rushing this step = sticky mess. At least 2 hours in the fridge, or 30 minutes in the freezer if you’re impatient!
- Rolling tip: If the ganache softens too quickly while rolling, pop it back in the fridge for 10 minutes before continuing.
- Storage: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Want to mix it up? Try rolling them in chopped nuts, crushed freeze-dried berries, or drizzle them with melted chocolate for extra flair!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1truffle
Calories
68kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
72mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 68 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1truffle | |
| Calories | 68kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 72mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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