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Chocolate Truffles

Rich and creamy chocolate ganache balls coated in cocoa or nuts, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Confections (Candy & Sweets)
Cuisine: French
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ganache Base
  • 200 g dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 120 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped nuts optional

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spoon or scoop

Method
 

  1. Heat cream until simmering and pour over chopped chocolate.
  2. Stir until smooth, then mix in butter and vanilla.
  3. Chill, scoop, roll into balls, and coat with cocoa or nuts.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor. Chill thoroughly before shaping.