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chocolate truffles

Chocolate Truffles

5 from 1 vote
Chocolate truffles - bite sized treats, rich and delicate, made with dark chocolate, cream, butter and walnuts. Easy to prepare, perfect for holidays and gifs.
Servings 17 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 4 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 oz (150g) dark chocolate 70%
  • 1/2 cup (100g) heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup (50g) butter
  • 3 tbsp ground walnuts
  • optional flavorings (coffee or orange zest, rum)
  • cocoa powder for coating

Instructions
 

  • Put the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl, and melt over a pan of hot water. Set aside and add the butter stirring until smooth and homogenous. Add the heavy whipping cream, the walnuts, vanilla and the desired flavoring and mix until fully incorporated.
  • Allow to cool, then put in the refrigerator for two hours until it is hard enough to roll, Remove and using a teaspoon roll out balls. Roll in your hands quickly and put them on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Coat in cocoa powder, ground nuts, coconut, or powdered sugar. Enjoy

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 53kcalCarbohydrates: 1.3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 5.2gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSugar: 1g
Calories: 53kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Keyword: butter, chocolate, chocolate truffles, cocoa, truffles, walnuts