These classic chocolate truffles take only a few simple ingredients to make and offer a rich, fudgy flavor that will please any chocoholic.

HOW TO MAKE:

To start, the chocolate is coarsely chopped and placed inside a medium heat-proof bowl.
The heavy cream and butter are then brought to a low boil in a small saucepan and poured over the chocolate.
After letting the mixture stand for a minute and stirring to combine, the bowl is covered and chilled in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours or until firm.
To shape the truffles, each piece is rolled into a ball by hand and coated in unsweetened cocoa powder.
The finished truffles can then be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: How long do I need to chill the truffle mixture?
A: The mixture should be chilled in the refrigerator for at least four hours or until it’s firm enough to shape into truffles.

Q: Can I store the truffles for longer than one week?
A: Yes, the truffles can be frozen and stored for up to one month. When ready to enjoy, leave the truffles in the refrigerator overnight to help them thaw.

Rich Chocolate Truffles

Recipe by Dish Lingo

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Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

20

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

25

minutes

These classic chocolate truffles take only a few simple ingredients to make and offer a rich, fudgy flavor that will please any chocoholic.

Ingredients

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

• 1/2 cup coconut cream or heavy whipping cream

• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, chopped

• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I used both regular and utch-Processed for different colors), for sprinkling the truffles

Directions

• To start, the chocolate is coarsely chopped and placed inside a medium heat-proof bowl.
• The heavy cream and butter are then brought to a low boil in a small saucepan and poured over the chocolate.
• After letting the mixture stand for a minute and stirring to combine, the bowl is covered and chilled in the refrigerator for a minimum of four hours or until firm.
• To shape the truffles, each piece is rolled into a ball by hand and coated in unsweetened cocoa powder.
• The finished truffles can then be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to one week or in the freezer for up to one month.