Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy homemade chocolate truffles made from dark chocolate ganache, delicately flavored with vanilla extract, and coated in cocoa powder or optional toppings like chopped nuts or sprinkles. Perfect for gifting or a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating Options
- Cocoa powder, for rolling
- Chopped nuts or sprinkles, optional for coating
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate: Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl, ensuring it is finely chopped to melt evenly.
- Heat Cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer; avoid boiling to prevent scorching.
- Combine Cream and Chocolate: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate, letting it sit untouched for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
- Mix Ganache: Stir the mixture gently until the chocolate melts completely and becomes smooth, glossy, and homogenous.
- Add Flavoring: Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the ganache with a subtle sweet aroma.
- Chill Ganache: Refrigerate the ganache for 1 to 2 hours, or until it firms up enough to be handled and shaped into balls.
- Form Truffles: Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop small portions of the chilled ganache and roll them quickly between your palms into smooth balls.
- Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, or optionally coat them with chopped nuts or sprinkles for added texture and flavor.
- Set Truffles: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to set completely.
- Serve: Remove from the fridge and serve these luscious chocolate truffles as a delightful dessert or giftable sweet treat.
Notes
- Ensure the cream does not boil to avoid grainy ganache.
- The ganache can be flavored with different extracts like almond or orange for variety.
- For easier rolling, lightly oil your hands or use gloves to prevent sticking.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture.
