Description

These homemade chocolate truffles are rich, silky, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for a quick dessert, an elegant party treat, or edible gift idea, this easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into gourmet-quality bites. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, healthy-ish snacks (if you control the coating), or creative food ideas for celebrations, these truffles check every box. Ideal for beginner and seasoned home cooks alike.

Ingredients

8 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/8 tsp salt

Cocoa powder, nuts, sprinkles, or melted chocolate for coating

Instructions

1. Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.

2. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it just starts to simmer.

3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1–2 minutes.

4. Gently stir the mixture until smooth and glossy. Add butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.

5. Cover and refrigerate the ganache for 1–2 hours, until firm enough to roll.

6. Scoop and roll the ganache into balls using a small spoon or scoop.

7. Coat each truffle in your choice of toppings: cocoa, nuts, sprinkles, or melted chocolate.

8. Chill again for 15–30 minutes or serve immediately at room temperature.

Notes

Always use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.

Don’t skip chilling; it’s key to making smooth, scoopable ganache.

Use gloves or dust hands with cocoa to roll truffles cleanly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle
Calories: 100
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 15mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 5mg

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