Description
Delicious chocolate truffles perfect for Christmas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Optional: chopped nuts or sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just simmers.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl.
- Let it sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours until firm.
- Using a melon baller or your hands, scoop out small balls of the chocolate mixture.
- Roll the balls in cocoa powder, nuts, or sprinkles.
- Place truffles on a baking sheet and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Allow truffles to come to room temperature before serving.
- Experiment with flavors by adding liqueurs or spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate Truffles, Christmas Treats, Holiday Desserts