Description
Chocolate Truffles are rich, velvety confections that melt in your mouth, offering a taste of indulgence with every bite. Perfect for gifts or a sweet treat for yourself, these delightful morsels are easy to make and customize.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter until fully melted. Add any flavorings if desired.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Scoop small amounts of the chilled mixture and roll into balls using your hands.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated, then serve at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg