Description
This easy chocolate truffles recipe delivers rich, creamy bites of indulgent dark chocolate, perfect for dessert platters, gifts, or holiday treats. Made with heavy cream, butter, and high-quality chocolate, these no-bake truffles are gluten-free and customizable with different coatings or flavors.
Ingredients
200g dark chocolate bar
120ml heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
For coating: cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or melted chocolate
Instructions
1. Chop the chocolate into fine pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until just simmering.
3. Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit for 1 minute.
4. Stir gently until chocolate is melted and smooth.
5. Add butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until fully incorporated.
6. Cover and refrigerate the ganache for 1 to 2 hours.
7. Scoop small portions and roll into balls with your hands.
8. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or dip in melted chocolate.
9. Place on parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until firm.
10. Store in airtight container in fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Let the ganache sit undisturbed before stirring for a smooth texture.
Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized truffles.
Chill your hands slightly to avoid melting the chocolate as you roll.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg