Dark Chocolate Truffles

Total Time

Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Makes

5 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 pound dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 3/4 cup baking cocoa

Directions

1. Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small heavy saucepan, heat cream and corn syrup just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in butter. Cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally. Refrigerate until firm enough to shape, about 3 hours.
2. Place cocoa in a small bowl. Shape chocolate mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in cocoa. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Dark Chocolate Truffles Tips

What kind of dark chocolate should you use to make dark chocolate truffles?

This recipe was tested with Nestle dark chocolate chips, which are 53% cacao, but other dark chocolates of a similar percentage can be used. Or, for a sweeter taste, use semisweet chocolate chips, which are typically 35% to 45% cacao. Our chocolate guide can help you learn more about the different types of chocolate.

What else can you roll dark chocolate truffles in besides baking cocoa?

Even with easy truffle recipes, changing up the look can be a lot of fun. Try rolling these candies in chopped nuts, sprinkles or confectioners' sugar, or try dipping them in melted chocolate.

How should you store dark chocolate truffles?

If you're wondering how to store chocolate truffles, it's pretty simple. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

—Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 truffle: 56 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/dark-chocolate-truffles/

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