Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles

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Valentine's Day is just a few days away-the celebration that is synonymous with love, the color red, and all things chocolate. I am not a big fan of desserts, however, this heart-filled day is a great excuse to whip up something sweet. Because what better way to say ' I love you' than with a homemade chocolate treat?

If you are looking for the perfect Valentine’s day dessert this year, then look no further!
Rich, creamy, decadent, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, these Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles are pure bliss, and can rival the ones you get in any chocolate store! The perfect bite to go with a cup of coffee or to satisfy your sweet craving any time of the day.
Reasons Why You'll Love these Chocolate Truffles
  • Easy, no-bake dessert made with only 5 ingredients
  • Look fancy and are sure to impress
  • Does not need any special equipment
  • Cheaper than store-bought ones
  • Perfect edible gift for friends and loved ones!
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If you’re like us, and cannot resist a delicious chocolate treat, you’ll also love these recipes: How long will these truffles last?

Once they are discovered in your house, they'll disappear instantly! However, if they still last, they'll be good for up to a week when stored in air tight container. Make sure you place them in a single layer to prevent the truffles from sticking to each other.

Tips for Success
  • The key to achieving great truffles lies in using heavy cream. Do not use low-fat cream – this is a luxurious treat and not the time to cut the fat content.
  • Make sure to use high-quality chocolate for the best taste since the chocolate is the base of the entire dessert. I prefer a cacao percentage of 60% as it pairs well with the heavy cream. When it comes to making creamy truffles, good chocolate truly makes all the difference.
  • If the truffle mixture has become hard and you are unable to scoop it out, then allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes.

If you make these Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles, I would love to know how they turned out! Please let me know by leaving a comment below.



Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles
Author: Happily Cooking
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Yields: 14
Calories per serving: 353kcal




Ingredients:
  • 200 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 130 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions:
  1. Finely chop the dark chocolate into small pieces.
  2. To a large, heat-proof bowl add the finely chopped dark chocolate butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a small saucepan add the heavy cream and gently simmer in low-medium heat. Don't allow it to come to a boil.
  4. Once the cream starts to bubble slightly around the edges, take it off the heat straight away. This should only take a few minutes.
  5. Pour the warm cream into the bowl of chocolate.
  6. Wait around 30 seconds for the chocolate to melt a little and then stir the mixture with a spatula or wooden spoon until completely combined and smooth, with no chocolate lumps remaining.
  7. Cover the dark chocolate ganache with a piece of plastic. Refrigerate the ganache for 4-6 hrs before rolling it into truffles.
  8. In another bowl, add some cocoa powder.
  9. Using a small cookie scoop, portion the ganache out into evenly sized-balls. With clean hands, carefully roll them into balls.
  10. If you find the mixture has become too soft to roll into balls, simply place the bowl of chocolate mixture in the fridge for 5-10 minutes for it to firm up again and then continue rolling.
  11. Roll each dark chocolate truffle into the cocoa powder.
  12. Enjoy!

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