Dark Chocolate Truffles (Printable)

Elegant dark chocolate confections with smooth ganache and cocoa coating, ideal for special occasions and gifting.

# What You'll Need:

→ Ganache

01 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of fine sea salt

→ Coating

06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
07 - Optional: finely chopped nuts, desiccated coconut, or melted chocolate for coating

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
02 - Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer without boiling.
03 - Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then add butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
04 - Stir gently with a spatula until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
05 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, until firm enough to scoop.
06 - Spoon or use a melon baller to scoop the ganache and roll into 1-inch balls by hand.
07 - Roll each truffle in sifted cocoa powder or your choice of coating.
08 - Arrange truffles on a parchment-lined tray and chill for 15 minutes before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These truffles melt in your mouth with a silky texture that feels like a secret indulgence.
  • The simple ingredients come together quickly but create a luxurious treat that always impresses guests.
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  • Do not boil the cream; just simmering ensures the chocolate melts smoothly without seizing.
  • Chilling the ganache properly before scooping is critical—it transforms the texture from pudding-like to perfectly firm balls.
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  • Use a very sharp knife to finely chop your chocolate so it melts evenly without lumps.
  • Rolling truffles with slightly cool hands helps keep the ganache from melting too fast.

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