Quick & Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe 🍫
Description: Dive into the indulgent world of chocolate with these Quick & Easy Chocolate Truffles. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests, these decadent treats are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: Approximately 36 truffles
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/2 cup | Sugar |
| 3 tbsp | Butter |
| 4 tbsp | Creme de Cassis |
| 1 cup | Dark Chocolate |
| 1 3/4 tbsp | Cocoa Powder |
| 2 cups | Powdered Sugar |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chocolate Mixture:
- In a saucepan, bring the cream and sugar to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and pour the hot cream mixture over the dark chocolate, which should be broken up into small chunks and placed in a clean bowl.
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Incorporate Ingredients:
- Stir gently, allowing the residual heat to melt the chocolate.
- Add room temperature butter to the mixture and continue stirring until all the chocolate is completely dissolved.
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Enhance Flavor:
- Pour in the creme de cassis, stirring continuously for an additional 2 to 3 minutes to fully incorporate the flavor.
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Cooling and Resting:
- Cover the chocolate mixture with a kitchen towel and allow it to cool at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating it.
- For optimal results, let it rest overnight to firm up.
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Shaping the Truffles:
- Once the mixture has firmed up, transfer it into a piping bag fitted with a quarter-inch nozzle. Alternatively, spoon teaspoons of the mixture onto a clean tray lined with parchment paper.
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Forming the Truffles:
- Pipe out long sausage-length strips of the chocolate truffle mixture onto the parchment paper.
- Using a small kitchen knife dipped in hot water, cut the chocolate strips into 1 1/4-inch lengths.
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Coating the Truffles:
- Melt additional dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
- With a clean pastry brush, coat 5 or 6 chocolate truffles at a time with the melted chocolate.
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Adding Final Touches:
- Roll the coated truffles gently between your palms to create a smooth surface.
- Immediately roll them in either cocoa powder or powdered sugar, ensuring even coverage and removing any excess.
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Storing the Truffles:
- Place the finished truffles in a storage container or serving dish.
- Store them in a cool, dry area of your home, avoiding refrigeration to maintain their texture and flavor.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 100.3
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8.7mg
- Sodium: 13.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 10.1g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 7.3g
- Protein: 1.6g
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of these homemade chocolate truffles. Whether you’re treating yourself or sharing them with loved ones, these luxurious bites are guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings! 🎉
