Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate truffles are a delicious treat you can easily make at home.These rich, creamy confections are perfect for any occasion, whether you're impressing guests or indulging in a sweet moment for yourself. The process is straightforward, using high-quality dark chocolate and a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8 oz 227g high-quality dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa solids), finely chopped
- 3/4 cup 180ml heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder optional
- 1/2 cup 60g unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling
Instructions
Prepare the Chocolate Mix
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces and put them in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream (and espresso powder if using) in a small saucepan until it just starts to bubble.
- Take the cream off the heat and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir the chocolate and cream together gently until they become smooth and well mixed.
- Let the mixture cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it thickens.
Chill and Shape the Truffles
- Cover the bowl with the chocolate mix and put it in the fridge for at least 2 hours until it's firm.
- Take small scoops of the chilled chocolate mix and roll them into smooth, round balls with your hands.
Coat the Truffles
- Put unsweetened cocoa powder on a plate or shallow bowl.
- Roll each chocolate ball in the cocoa powder until it's completely covered. Shake off any extra powder.
- Optionally, you can coat the truffles with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or melted chocolate if you like.
- Put the coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes so the coatings set.
Serve and Store
- Serve the chocolate truffles at room temperature so they're creamy and delicious.
- Keep the truffles in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Before serving, let them sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes to soften a bit.