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Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles dusted in cocoa power

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Written By: The Old Farmer’s Almanac Editors The Almanac Editors and Staff
Yield
about 6 dozen truffles
Category
Candy
Course
Desserts
Preparation Method
Cook
Credit
V.Noseek/Shutterstock
Sources
Yankee Magazine

Treat someone (or yourself) with these luscious chocolate truffles. No need to pick up fancy pre-boxed candy. These truffles are easy to make, melt-in-the-mouth delicious, and homemade!

Ingredients
1 pound dark or semisweet chocolate (or a combination), finely chopped
1-2/3 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1 cup (approx.) unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Place chocolate in a medium-size bowl. In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring cream to a simmer; pour hot cream over chocolate. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let stand 10 minutes. Uncover and whisk chocolate mixture until smooth. Whisk in vanilla and salt. Pour into a pie plate and let cool 10-15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely set, about 3 hours.

Place cocoa powder into a second pie plate. Using a melon baller or 1-inch ice-cream scoop, scoop out some chocolate mixture and roll into a ball. Roll in cocoa powder to cover; then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chocolate. Gently pinch the tops for interest. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes.

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Comments

<span>Anne</span> Thu, 02/16/2017 - 10:23
Came out too runny for me, almost like pudding, so difficult to handle/work with.
<span>Bekca</span> Mon, 02/04/2013 - 13:09
These are so yummy, my husband requested I make these as his Valentines Day treat instead of buying a box of chocolates. He enjoys one daily with a cup of hot tea as a reward for staying on our new, healthy way of eating!