Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of homemade Chocolate Truffles that melt in your mouth. These delectable treats are incredibly easy to make and perfect for any occasion—be it a celebration, a thoughtful gift, or simply a sweet indulgence for yourself. With just a few key ingredients, you can create these luxurious bites that offer endless possibilities for customization. Whether you prefer classic dark chocolate or want to explore flavors like raspberry or coconut, these truffles will impress your taste buds and elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- optional 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional pinch salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Heat the heavy cream (or coconut milk) in a saucepan until it just starts to boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Add salt and vanilla extract if desired. Stir until smooth.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop small portions and roll them into balls.
- Optionally, coat truffles in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or sprinkles.
- Chill again before serving or gifting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Sweet Treat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg