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Ingredients
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Truffle Base
Coating
Method
Prepare the Truffle Base
- 1
Melt the Chocolate
Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
After 2 minutes, add the unsalted butter and vanilla extract to the chocolate mixture. Stir gently until the chocolate and butter are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
- 3
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the truffle mixture for about 1-2 hours, or until it is firm enough to scoop.
Form the Truffles
- 4
Scoop the Mixture
Using a small cookie scoop or a teaspoon, scoop out small amounts of the chilled chocolate mixture.
- 5
Roll into Balls
Roll each scoop between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place the truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Coat the Truffles
- 6
Choose Your Coating
For each truffle, roll it in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or chocolate sprinkles until fully coated. Repeat until all truffles are coated.
Chill and Serve
- 7
Final Chill
Return the coated truffles to the refrigerator for another 30 minutes to set.
- 8
Serve
Once set, serve the truffles at room temperature. Enjoy your delicious homemade chocolate truffles!
