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a wide horizontal arrangement of dark chocolate truffles dusted in cocoa powder on a white marble board, scattered cocoa and a sprig of holly nearby, natural window light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Velvety Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate ganache rolled into tiny truffles and covered in cocoa for a delightful and classy dessert that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz semisweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder for rolling

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer, then pour over the chocolate.
  3. Let it sit for two minutes, then whisk smooth and stir in the vanilla.
  4. Cover and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  5. Scoop small spoonfuls and roll into balls with your hands.
  6. Roll each ball in cocoa powder and chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Warm hands make rolling messy, so rinse them under cold water if the ganache starts to melt.