Chocolate Truffles
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Chocolate Truffles
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This easy dark chocolate truffles are decadent chocolate ganache candies rolled in fruit, nuts, powders, or dipped in chocolate.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces dark chocolate 60% - 72% cacao
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder or other toppings
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping the chocolate. You want it to be small thin pieces so that it will melt smoothly in the next step. Place the chopped chocolate in a bowl.
- Pour heavy cream into a microwave safe measuring cup or bowl. Microwave the heavy cream for 1 minute or until it begins to boil.
- Add the vanilla extract to the cream and stir together.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in the bowl and let it sit for 2 minutes. Then stir until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Place the chocolate in the refrigerator for 30 - 60 minutes or until it cools enough to be a consistency that can be molded easily.
- Scoop out about 1 tablespoonful of chocolate and roll into a ball.
- Roll completed ball in topping of your choice.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- To make ahead, follow the instructions as written and then store in the following ways:
- Room Temperature - If you'll be serving these in the next 3-4 days you can store them in an air tight container at room temperature and serve immediately. If you are storing them in layers, it works best to place a sheet of wax or parchment paper between each layer to keep them from sticking together.
- Refrigerator - If you are making these up to 2 weeks ahead of time you can store them in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Again, make sure to separate layers with wax paper or parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
- When you are ready to serve allow them to warm to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Freezer - You can also store them in the freezer. Place them in an airtight container with wax or parchment paper between the layers and freezer for up to 2 months.
- When you are ready to serve allow them to warm to room temperature for about 60 minutes before serving.
- Note for best results when refrigerating or freezing:
- Because there tends to be a bit of condensation that appears on top of the truffles as they come to room temperature the powder coated truffles don't do as well. The powder gets a bit moist from the condensation.
- If you want to make the powder coated variety or sprinkle coated variety ahead of time I suggest making the truffles and refrigerating or freezing before coating them in the powder.
- When you are ready to serve let them come to room temp and quickly roll in powder or sprinkles before serving. This will guarantee the best results every time!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1truffle
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
170mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1truffle | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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