Midnight Kiss Chocolate Truffles
Rich, velvety chocolate truffles with a creamy ganache center, dusted in cocoa and perfect for elegant parties or cozy nights in. These decadent treats are easy to make and customizable for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or almond extract for a twist)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling)
- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate, melted (for dipping, optional)
- Edible gold dust or sprinkles (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Finely chop the chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Pour heavy cream into a small saucepan and heat over medium until it just begins to simmer (do not boil).
- Immediately pour hot cream over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 1-2 minutes, then gently whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until silky. If needed, microwave in 10-second bursts, stirring in between, until fully melted.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until the ganache is firm but scoopable.
- Scoop out heaping teaspoons (about 1 tbsp each) of ganache and roll between gloved palms to form balls. If mixture is too soft, chill for 10 more minutes.
- Place cocoa powder in a shallow bowl and roll each truffle until evenly coated. Optionally, drizzle with melted dark chocolate or dust with edible gold.
- Place finished truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate bars for best results. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and vegan chocolate. Chill ganache thoroughly for easy rolling. Customize with extracts, spices, or nut additions. Truffles can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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