Description
Indulge in these bite-sized chocolate truffles with a rich, gooey center encased in a delicate shell, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a medium saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the dark chocolate chips, mixing until fully melted and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt to the chocolate mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 120 minutes or until firm enough to handle.
- Form the mixture into small balls using a small scoop or your hands.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder and powdered sugar until evenly coated.
- Place the finished truffles on a baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding espresso or orange zest to the chocolate mixture. Use high-quality chocolate for the best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg