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Truffle Hot Chocolate Balls

Crafted with ease and taste in mind, this recipe is a great choice.

Prep Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 9 -10 hot chocolate balls
Calories: 315 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips about 2 cups
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional – I liked the richness of the chocolate without but in another batch, my kids and husband liked the extra sweetness
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

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  1. In a medium bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Microwave for one minute intervals, stirring often, until the mixture is combined and very smooth and silky. When you first start stirring, after the first minute or so, you’ll wonder if this mixture will ever come together. It will look grainy and messy but after it heats thoroughly and is whisked to combine, it will magically become beautifully smooth. Be careful not to overheat as the chocolate can seize. The trick is to stir often since the mixture will blend together even when it looks like the chocolate chips haven’t melted completely.
  2. Let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes at room temperature. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator until the ganache mixture is firm and scoopable, about 2-3 hours. Scoop out about 1/4-cup spoonfuls of the mixture and place them on a wax paper-lined baking sheet. My cookie scoop is about 1 1/2 tablespoons. I mounded two of the heaping cookie scoops full of ganache on top of each other to form one ball. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the mounds harden slightly, about 15-20 minutes. Roll the chilled mounds into balls and place on squares of plastic wrap (about 4 inches by 4 inches). Pull the sides of the plastic wrap over to cover the ball and place the balls in the freezer until ready to use.
  3. To make the hot chocolate: pour 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups (depending on how rich you like your cocoa) milk into a microwave-safe mug. Carefully drop one truffle hot chocolate ball that has been unwrapped from the plastic in the milk. Microwave for about 2 minutes. Stir well until the chocolate is combined with the milk. Serve warm!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Truffle Calories 315kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 38mg (13%) Sodium 46mg (2%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9-10 hot chocolate balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 315

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Truffle
Calories 315kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 46mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.