Description
Indulgent chocolate chip cookie dough truffles blend nostalgic comfort with gourmet sophistication. Rich chocolate and silky dough create irresistible bite-sized delights that melt in your mouth, inviting pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Truffles Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Coating and Decoration Options:
- Cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
- Crushed hazelnuts
- Crushed almonds
- Crushed pecans
- Shredded coconut
- Sprinkles
- Melted chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate base by finely chopping the chocolate and placing it in a heat-resistant mixing vessel.
- Gently warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it reaches a soft, shimmering point, avoiding boiling.
- Carefully pour the heated cream over the chocolate, allowing it to rest undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to initiate smooth melting.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, incorporating vanilla extract and a delicate salt pinch.
- Secure the ganache with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing it to solidify for 1-2 hours until firm enough for shaping.
- Use a small cookie scoop to extract uniform portions of the chilled ganache, rolling each between palms to create perfect spherical truffles.
- Select preferred coating options such as cocoa powder, finely ground nuts, or powdered sugar for an elegant exterior.
- Delicately roll each truffle in the chosen coating, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray, then return to the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to set and stabilize.
- Serve the truffles slightly chilled or at ambient temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
- Store the completed truffles in an airtight container within the refrigerator, maintaining freshness for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Choose high-quality chocolate for a rich, luxurious flavor that elevates the entire truffle experience.
- Keep ganache temperature consistent by using a thermometer to ensure smooth, glossy chocolate coating.
- Chilled hands help prevent chocolate from melting while shaping truffles, so run palms under cold water and dry before rolling.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding different extracts like peppermint, orange, or coffee to the ganache for unique taste profiles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg