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Description
Simple and decadent chocolate truffles perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until simmering. Do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to roll.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the chocolate mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate.
- You can roll truffles in chopped nuts, sprinkles, or shredded coconut instead of cocoa powder.
- Truffles can be made ahead and stored for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg