Dark Chocolate Truffles Cocoa (Printable Version)

Luxurious dark chocolate confections with a delicate cocoa powder coating and smooth texture.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Chocolate Base

01 - 7 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
02 - 3.4 fl oz heavy cream
03 - 1 oz unsalted butter, cut into cubes

→ Coating

04 - 1 oz unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

# Directions:

01 - Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
02 - In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until just simmering; avoid boiling.
03 - Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let stand for 1 minute, then gently stir until smooth and fully melted.
04 - Add the butter and stir until completely incorporated and glossy.
05 - Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours until firm but scoopable.
06 - Using a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop small portions of the mixture and quickly roll into balls between your palms.
07 - Roll each truffle evenly in the cocoa powder placed in a shallow dish.
08 - Arrange truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • They taste expensive and refined but take less time than a coffee run.
  • The cocoa coating makes them feel sophisticated, but they're honestly impossible to mess up.
  • You'll have something actually homemade to give people instead of buying the same tired gift box.
02 -
  • Don't overstir the chocolate once it melts or it can become grainy—gentle, slow movements are your friend here.
  • Cold hands make rolling easier, so wet your hands with cool water and dry them before you scoop if the kitchen feels warm.
  • The mixture needs to be cold enough to hold its shape but warm enough to be scoopable—if it's rock hard, let it sit at room temperature for five minutes.
03 -
  • Buy the best chocolate you can afford—70% cocoa is the sweet spot for richness without bitterness, and the quality difference between mediocre and good chocolate is the difference between okay and unforgettable.
  • If your truffles crack when rolling, the mixture is too cold; let it rest on the counter for a few minutes and try again.

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