Description
Hot Chocolate Truffles are the ultimate winter indulgence, offering a rich, velvety chocolate experience that warms your soul. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create these delightful bites that melt in your mouth, enhanced by hints of vanilla and a touch of sea salt. Perfect for cozy nights in or as thoughtful gifts, these truffles are sure to impress anyone lucky enough to receive them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for coating)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in heavy cream until combined and silky.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt to enhance flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into balls with your hands.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder to finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 12mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg