Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of homemade Chocolate Truffles that are sure to impress at any occasion. These delectable treats are perfect for parties, gifts, or an elegant dessert at home. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a luxurious dessert that melts in your mouth. Customize your truffles with various flavors like coffee or raspberry to suit your taste. Perfect for gifting, these chocolate confections can be elegantly packaged for loved ones or enjoyed as a personal sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- optional 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional pinch salt
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate finely and set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream (or coconut milk) until it barely simmers.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate, add salt and vanilla if using, then stir until smooth.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop out the chilled mixture and roll into balls using your hands or a mini cookie scoop.
- Optionally, coat the truffles in cocoa powder, sprinkles, or crushed nuts for added texture.
- Place on parchment paper and refrigerate or freeze until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg