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dark chocolate truffles

Craving a taste of luxury? Making dark chocolate truffles at home is a joy. This simple recipe turns everyday ingredients into gourmet treats. Perfect for gifting or treating yourself, these homemade truffles add elegance to your kitchen.
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Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces high-quality dark chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Cocoa powder for coating

Equipment

  • Medium-sized heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking sheet
  • Small cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

  1. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Pour over chocolate.
  3. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  4. Add butter and vanilla, stirring until combined.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours.
  6. Scoop mixture into small balls and place on a baking sheet.
  7. Roll each ball in cocoa powder to coat.
  8. Chill truffles for 30 minutes before serving.