Chocolate Truffles
by
Amanda Freitag
These rich, homemade chocolate truffles are simple to prepare yet feel decadent and gift-worthy.
Prep Time:
20 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Serves:
36 Truffles
Level:
Beginner-Intermediate
8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate
4 oz heavy cream
1 tbsp AF Sweet Baking Spice
Pinch sea salt
1 cup cocoa powder
Ingredients
Step 1: Bring heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan.
Step 2: Turn off heat and stir in chocolate and baking spice until melted.
Step 3: Transfer mixture to a bowl and whisk until smooth.
Step 4: Chill in refrigerator until firm (about 30 minutes).
Step 5: Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
Step 6: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat.
Step 7: Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Instructions
Serve the truffles slightly chilled on a small platter or in mini paper cups, and let them sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before eating so the centers soften and the chocolate flavor fully blooms.