Ingredients
– 8 ounces semi-sweet baking chocolate bar, finely chopped (or two 4-ounce bars)
– ½ cup heavy cream
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– Holiday sprinkles for decoration (optional)
– Holiday icing for decoration (optional)
– 8 ounces semi-sweet, dark, or white baking chocolate bar for coating (optional)
Instructions
1-Place the finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate in a medium bowl to begin.
2-Heat ½ cup heavy cream to a very light simmer without boiling, then pour it over the chopped chocolate along with ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; stir until smooth and melted, microwaving briefly if needed.
3-Cover the mixture with plastic wrap directly touching the chocolate to prevent condensation, then chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours until set.
4-Scoop 1 tablespoon portions of the mixture and roll into balls; if sticky, freeze for a few minutes and wet hands with cold water before continuing.
5-Decorate truffles with holiday sprinkles or dip in melted chocolate and add icing or additional toppings as desired.
6-Allow decorated truffles to set on a tray for a few minutes, then refrigerate for another 20-30 minutes if coated.
7-Serve truffles at room temperature for the best flavor and texture.
Last Step:
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🍫 Use high-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate and finely chop for even melting.
❄️ Refrigerate mixture to reduce stickiness; freeze briefly before shaping if needed.
🥛 Heavy cream yields a richer texture than milk or half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Refrigeration and setting time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and shaping
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 13 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg