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Chocolate Truffles

A gift-worthytreat of indulgent and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles… These homemadechocolate truffles are the best choice as an ultimate party dessert.
4.75 from 4 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2(4-ounce) chocolate bars very finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extarct
  • as required unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • In a large heatproof bowl, place thechocolate and butter. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the heavy cream overlow heat and cook until simmering.
  • Pour the hot heavy cream on top of the chocolateevenlyand set aside for about 5 minutes.
  • After 5 minutes, in the bowl, add the vanillaextract and stir until the mixture becomes smooth.
  • Arrange a piece of plastic wrap directly onthe surface and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours.
  • With your hands, make equal-sized balls from themixture.
  • With your hands, make equal-sized balls from themixture.
  • Coat the balls with cocoa powder evenly.
  • Arrangethe balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Refrigerateto set for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavoring, you can add ¼ teaspoon of pure peppermint extract into the melted chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 2gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 7mgPotassium: 207mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 3mg
Keyword heavy cream
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