Irresistibly Rich Christmas Truffles
Indulge in the festive spirit with these luscious Christmas truffles! Each bite reveals a silky chocolate ganache, perfectly infused with warm spices and rolled in velvety cocoa powder or crunchy nuts. Ideal for sharing at holiday gatherings or gifting to loved ones, these delightful treats are sure to be the star of your dessert table. Create lasting memories while enjoying the comforting flavors of the season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Festive
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (60% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ganache: Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Add butter: Mix softened butter into the ganache until fully combined and glossy.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Roll into balls: Scoop chilled ganache using a melon baller or spoon, rolling each portion into a smooth ball about 1 inch in diameter.
- Coat: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or chopped nuts until evenly coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg