Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIl Buco Alimentari & VineriaDark Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

House-made Dark chocolate truffles, heavy cream, 61% Dark Chocolate, sugar, milk chocolate, Sicilian olive oil, cocoa powder. 4 pcs per box.

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Ingredients

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Truffle Base

Coating

Method

Making the Truffle Base

  1. 1

    Heat the Cream

    In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.

  2. 2

    Melt the Dark Chocolate

    Remove the saucepan from heat, and add the 61% dark chocolate, sugar, and Sicilian olive oil. Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

  3. 3

    Chill the Mixture

    Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then refrigerate for about 1 hour, or until it is firm enough to scoop.

Forming the Truffles

  1. 4

    Scoop the Mixture

    Once the truffle base has firmed up, use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion out the mixture.

  2. 5

    Roll into Balls

    Roll each portion between your palms to form a smooth ball. Place the truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Coating the Truffles

  1. 6

    Melt the Milk Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.

  2. 7

    Coat the Truffles

    Dip each truffle into the melted milk chocolate, allowing the excess to drip off. Then roll the truffle in cocoa powder to coat.

Final Steps

  1. 8

    Chill Again

    Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Once set, the truffles can be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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