Chocolate Truffles: Indulgent Homemade Treats Everyone Will Love
Indulge in these rich and creamy chocolate truffles that are perfect for any occasion. Easy to make and utterly delicious!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to boil.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth and melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 1-2 hours or until firm.
- Once the mixture is firm, scoop out small amounts and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or crushed nuts to coat.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For a flavored truffle, consider adding orange zest or peppermint extract.
- These make great gifts when packaged in a decorative box.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Chocolate Truffles