Chocolate Truffle Luxury (Printable)

Rich dark chocolate ganache coated in cocoa powder for an indulgent, melt-in-mouth delight.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate Ganache

01 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Coating

05 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - Optional: finely chopped toasted nuts, shredded coconut, or melted chocolate for coating

# How to Make:

01 - Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
02 - In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer, avoiding boiling.
03 - Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2 minutes to melt, then stir gently until smooth and glossy.
04 - Incorporate the cubed butter and vanilla extract into the mixture, stirring thoroughly until fully combined.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.
06 - Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop heaping teaspoons of ganache and roll into balls by hand, wearing gloves if preferred.
07 - Roll each ganache ball in cocoa powder or the chosen coating until evenly covered.
08 - Place coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes until set. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The secret smoothness of the ganache feels like a little luxury you get to keep to yourself
  • It's incredibly easy, perfect for gifts or last-minute indulgence that always impresses
02 -
  • Don't rush the melting process or you'll risk seizing the chocolate into lumps instead of creamy ganache
  • Chilling long enough is key: too short and the truffles get messy, too long and they become hard to shape
03 -
  • Use a gentle folding motion when stirring the hot cream into chocolate to keep the ganache silky
  • The secret that makes all the difference is letting the ganache rest overnight for the flavors to meld perfectly

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