Classic Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

• 12 oz dark chocolate(paid link)
• ¾ cup heavy cream(paid link)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter(paid link)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract(paid link)
• ½ cup cocoa powder(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.

2. 2

   Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.

3. 3

   Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes without stirring.

   5 min

4. 4

   Gently whisk the mixture until smooth and emulsified. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.

   2 hr

6. 6

   Place the cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Scoop small portions of the chilled ganache (about 1 tablespoon each) and roll them into balls between your palms.

7. 7

   Roll the chocolate balls in the cocoa powder until evenly coated.

   5 min

8. 8

   Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.

   30 min

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