Christmas Truffles
Indulge in the rich, velvety delight of Christmas Truffles, the perfect holiday treat that combines luxurious dark chocolate and a touch of sweetness. These bite-sized confections melt in your mouth, making them an irresistible addition to your festive gatherings or a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Easy to prepare and customizable with various flavors, these truffles will create cherished memories as you share them with family and friends this season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours chilling
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for coating)
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until simmering, then pour over the chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Add the unsalted butter and mix until melted. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small scoop, portion out the ganache and roll into smooth balls between your palms.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated and transfer them to a serving platter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg