Description
Classic cocoa dusted chocolate truffles made with silky dark chocolate ganache and rolled in rich Dutch cocoa for an elegant, melt-in-your-mouth treat.
Ingredients
8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60-75% cacao)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
1. Chop the dark chocolate finely and place it in a heatproof bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the cream and butter until just simmering around the edges.
3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let sit for 5 minutes.
4. Stir gently from the center until smooth and glossy. Add vanilla if using.
5. Cover with plastic wrap pressed to the surface and refrigerate 2–4 hours until firm.
6. Place cocoa powder in a shallow dish.
7. Scoop small portions of ganache and roll quickly into smooth balls.
8. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until evenly coated.
9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Add a splash of liqueur like Kahlúa or Grand Marnier for a boozy version.
Roll truffles in nuts, coconut, or crushed cookies for variety.
Use milk or white chocolate for different sweetness levels.
Keep truffles chilled and serve at room temperature for best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 10
Keywords: cocoa dusted, chocolate truffles, ganache, dessert, homemade candy, cocoa powder