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Irresistible Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Irresistible Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Prep
150 min
Total
150 min
Serves
24
Calories
80 kcal
Carbs
10.00 g

Ingredients

  • —two 4-ounce quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate bars (226g, very finely chopped)
  • 2/3 cup160ml heavy cream
  • 1 Tablespoon14g unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoonpure vanilla extract (optional)
  • —Toppings: unsweetened cocoa powder (sprinkles, crushed nuts, melted or tempered chocolate)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the heavy cream until it is simmering. You can heat it on the stove or in the microwave.

  3. 3

    Add the butter, if using, to the chocolate and pour the heavy cream evenly on top. Let the warm cream and chocolate sit for 5 minutes. Add the vanilla extract then stir until the chocolate has completely melted. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

  4. 4

    Scoop the set truffle mixture into 2 teaspoon-sized mounds. Roll each into balls.

  5. 5

    Roll each into toppings, if desired. Truffles taste best at room temperature!

  6. 6

    Cover tightly and store truffles at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.