Ingredients
– 8 ounces (226g) high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
– 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
– 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, softened
– 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for rolling
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional) for a sweet, snowy coating
– 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted nuts (like hazelnuts or almonds)
Notes
🍫 Use high-quality chocolate for superior flavor and smooth melt—cheap varieties seize or taste waxy, ruining the luxurious ganache base.
❄️ Chill hands or use gloves when rolling to keep truffles firm; room temp ganache softens fast, making shaping messy without quick work.
🌿 Experiment with extracts or spices like orange zest in the ganache for unique twists—add after stirring to preserve potent aromas without evaporating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg