Christmas Chocolate Truffles
Christmas Chocolate Truffles are the ultimate holiday treat, delivering rich, velvety chocolate goodness in every bite. These indulgent confections are easy to make and can be customized with various flavors, making them perfect for festive gatherings or thoughtful gifts. With a smooth ganache center rolled in cocoa powder, each truffle is a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave everyone wanting more. Elevate your holiday celebrations and spread joy with these irresistible homemade delights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 tsp peppermint oil (optional)
Instructions
- Chop dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers; pour over chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in unsalted butter until fully incorporated.
- Add flavorings like vanilla or peppermint and mix well.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop ganache with a melon baller and roll into balls quickly.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat and place on a parchment-lined sheet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg