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Classic Chocolate Truffles

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
These classic chocolate truffles are easy to make and leave you with the most decadent way to enjoy good quality chocolate. Plus, they are perfect for the holidays!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 1 day 2 hours
Total Time 1 day 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 12 truffles

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the chopped chocolate to a heat-safe mixing bowl.
  • Place the cream in a saucepan and bring it to simmer over low-medium heat.
  • Once warmed, pour the warmed cream over the chopped chocolate and stir in the espresso powder.
  • Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes to melt.
  • Mix it well until the chocolate is melted and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and give it one final mix.
  • Let the mixture cool to room temperature and then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  • Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out one ball at a time, gently rolling it into a circle.
  • Immediately roll in cocoa powder.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set up before serving.

Notes

  1. Buy the best possible quality chocolate when making truffles as you want the chocolate flavor to really shine.
  2. While rolling the chocolate might stick to your palm so dust your palms with some cocoa powder if this happens.
  3. The heat from your hand will start melting the chocolate so you will want to work fast while rolling the balls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g
Course Dessert
Keyword candy recipes, chocolate candy, chocolate dessert, chocolate truffles, christmas dessert, christmas recipe, holiday dessert, holiday recipes, semi sweet chocolate, truffle recipes
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