Learn how to make delicious and luxurious chocolate truffles with this easy recipe. These homemade truffles have a smooth and creamy texture, balanced sweetness, and are coated in cocoa powder for an extra touch of elegance. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder, for coating
Directions
- In a heatproof bowl, add the chopped chocolate.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering. Remove from heat.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Allow it to sit undisturbed for 1-2 minutes.
- Gently stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and well combined.
- Add the softened butter and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture. Stir until the butter is fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, portion out the chilled chocolate mixture and roll it into small balls between your palms.
- Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder until completely coated.
- Transfer the coated truffles to the prepared baking sheet.
- Refrigerate the truffles for an additional 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once firm, transfer the truffles to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
