Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces premium dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A generous pinch of sea salt
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling
- Toasted chopped hazelnuts for coating
- Finely grated baking chocolate for coating
Instructions
- Step 1: Chop Chocolate – Finely chop the dark chocolate using a sharp chef knife and place it into a heat-proof glass bowl.
- Step 2: Heat Cream – Heat heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it just begins to steam gently around the edges.
- Step 3: Combine and Rest – Pour the hot cream directly over the chopped chocolate, ensuring every piece is submerged, and let sit undisturbed for three full minutes.
- Step 4: Emulsify Ganache – Stir from the center outward in small circular motions with a silicone spatula until glossy, then mix in softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Step 5: Chill Ganache – Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap pressed directly against the surface and refrigerate for at least two hours to firm up.
- Step 6: Shape Spheres – Use a small cookie scoop or melon baller to portion out equal amounts of chilled ganache and quickly roll into smooth balls between clean palms.
- Step 7: Coat and Store – Roll the shaped spheres in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or grated chocolate, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, and let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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