Description
Rich and creamy chocolate truffles, perfect for holiday gatherings and heartfelt gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder or crushed nuts for rolling
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, add the chopped chocolate along with the vanilla extract, and stir until smooth.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature and then refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll into balls.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder or crushed nuts to coat.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
For a festive twist, try adding flavorings like almond or peppermint and experiment with various coatings like crushed freeze-dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg