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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

Serving & Finishing Touches

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.