Decadent Dark Chocolate Truffles
These rich, velvety dark chocolate truffles are a chocolate lover’s dream. With a silky smooth center, they are dusted in cocoa and confectioners' sugar for the perfect balance of flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Teaspoon or candy scooper
- baking sheet
Ingrediënten
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chopped
- 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- Unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
- Confectioners' sugar sifted
Instructies
- Chop the semisweet chocolate and unsweetened chocolate, and place them in a large bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream in a medium saucepan until it reaches a boil.
- Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour until firm.
- Using a teaspoon or candy scooper, scoop the chocolate and roll into balls with your hands.
- Roll the truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder, then coat lightly in confectioners' sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet and chill again to maintain their shape.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Let the truffles sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture.Wine Advice:
Pair with a sweet Port, Moscato d’Asti, or a rich Merlot for a perfect balance of flavors.Nutritional Information
Calories: 90 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 7 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 7 g | Salt: 0.02 g
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