Italian Capezzoli di Venere - Chocolate Truffles of Venus

Ingredients

• 7 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, plus more for coating
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped chocolate, butter, and cocoa powder.
2. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream and sugar to a simmer.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate mixture and let it sit for 1 minute.
4. Stir the chocolate mixture until it is completely melted and smooth.
5. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish and let it cool in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
6. Use a small cookie scoop to scoop out the truffles and roll them into balls.
7. Roll the truffles in the cocoa powder to coat them.
8. Serve the truffles on a plate or in a decorative dish.

Interesting Facts

• The Italian name for these truffles, Capezzoli di Venere, translates to “breasts of Venus”.
• These truffles are a great way to use up leftover chocolate from baking or candy making.
• These truffles can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.