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5 from 7 votes

Dark Chocolate Truffles

Delicious and easy to make Dark Chocolate Truffles. Get the whole family involved in making (and eating) these. Perfect gifts for Christmas. Why not add some Liquor to them!
Prep Time20 mins
Cooling time2 hrs
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Chocolate
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Chocolate, Christmas, Truffles
Yield: 12 Truffles
Calories: 94kcal

Materials

  • 200 g (7 oz) Dark Chocolate 70% cocoa
  • 75 ml (⅓ cup) Double Cream (Heavy Cream)
  • ½ tbsp Butter
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Toppings - There are so many options!! Cocoa Powder, nuts, sprinkles, coconut, dipped in chocolate, grated chocolate, chocolate strands, sugar strands, icing.

    Why not switch the vanilla extract for 1 tbsp of your favourite liquor

      Instructions

      • Put a heatproof bowl inside a larger bowl filled with boiling water. Break the Dark chocolate into small chunks (to help it melt quicker) Put into bowl stirring to help melt.
        Breaking up dark chocolate into chunks and placing into a silver mixing bowl
      • Meanwhile warm butter and cream together in the microwave, do not allow it to boil. Start with 30 seconds stir and keep adding 10 seconds more until warmed through.
      • Pour the hot cream on top of dark chocolate, giving a good stir until well combined and all melted, then add the vanilla extract stirring altogether before placing in the fridge
        Hot cream being poured onto dark chocolate chunks to make our Dark chocolate truffles
      • Place in the bowl uncovered in the fridge for at least 2 hrs
        Use a teaspoon to scrape about 2 tsp of mixture into your hand, now roll it into a ball. It will be sticky, but try not to spend too much time rolling or they will melt!
        Scraping the Dark chocolate with a teaspoon to form our Dark chocolate truffles
      • Now choose your toppings, roll ball in your topping and place in a paper or silver tray.
        Rolling our dark chocolate truffles in coconut sprinkles on a white plate
      • Eat immediately or store in airtight container/bag in the fridge until needed! (Will keep for 2 weeks)
        Placing our Dark chocolate truffles on a silver serving tray

      Notes

      We also have step by step guide for 
      Milk Chocolate Truffles & White Chocolate Truffles. 
      You have to add different amounts of ingredients for each so check them out.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg