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A stack of rich, round dark chocolate truffles dusted with cocoa powder sitting on a wooden serving board.

Dark Chocolate Truffles

Rich and indulgent homemade dark chocolate truffles with a smooth ganache center, rolled in cocoa powder, nuts, or coconut for an elegant dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 18 truffles
Course: Dessert
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Ganache
  • 8 oz dark chocolate finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Coating
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts or shredded coconut optional

Equipment

  • Heatproof Bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat the heavy cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until just simmering.
  3. Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir gently until smooth and fully melted, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for 2–3 hours, until firm enough to scoop.
  6. Scoop and roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
  7. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, nuts, or coconut to coat evenly.
  8. Chill for 15 minutes before serving or store refrigerated.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of espresso powder or orange zest to the ganache.