Chocolate Truffles

Savor the creamy, rich goodness of homemade chocolate truffles. These delicious candies are ideal as a sweet gift for loved ones or for special occasions.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz 340g of high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup 120ml of heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons 30g of unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon 5ml of pure vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or crushed nuts for coating

Instructions:

Heat the butter and heavy cream in a medium saucepan over low heat until it starts to simmer

Avoid boiling

Take the saucepan off of the burner and mix in the vanilla extract and chopped chocolate

Stir until smooth and the chocolate has melted completely

After transferring the chocolate mixture to a shallow dish, chill it for two to three hours, or until it solidifies

Scoop out tiny portions of the chilled chocolate mixture with a spoon or melon baller, then roll them into 1-inch balls

Transfer them to a tray lined with parchment paper

To set, place the chocolate truffles in the refrigerator for a further half hour

To coat the chilled truffles, roll them in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or crushed nuts

Enjoy the chocolate truffles served room temperature