Description
Rich and creamy dark chocolate truffles with a hint of sea salt for a perfect balance of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher), chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, plus extra for garnish
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Place chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat heavy cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then add sea salt and vanilla extract.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls using your hands.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder or sprinkle with extra sea salt.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor.
- If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate for another 30 minutes before rolling.
- Truffles can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: dark chocolate, truffles, sea salt, dessert, homemade