Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of homemade chocolate truffles, perfect for sharing or treating yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Coatings of your choice (e.g., cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or shredded coconut)
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate.
- Heat the cream.
- Combine chocolate and cream.
- Add butter and vanilla.
- Chill the ganache.
- Scoop and roll.
- Coat your truffles.
- Chill again.
- Serve and savor!
Notes
For variations, consider adding flavor extracts or using dairy-free options to accommodate different diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Rolling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate, truffles, dessert, homemade, sweet treats