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Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt and Candy Canes Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 24 truffles (2 dozen)
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: French
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This decadent Chocolate Truffles recipe creates rich, creamy, and smooth chocolate ganache balls coated with cocoa powder, dipped in melted chocolate, and finished with flaky sea salt or crushed candy canes for a festive touch. Perfect for holiday treats or elegant desserts, these homemade truffles combine silky dark chocolate with a luscious ganache filling that melts in your mouth.

Ingredients

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Ganache

  • 8 oz. dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Coating

  • 1/3 cup Dutch cocoa powder
  • 4 oz. melted dark chocolate
  • 4 oz. melted white chocolate
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Make the Ganache: Place the chopped dark chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and butter, allowing it to sit for 5 minutes to melt. Whisk the mixture until smooth and glossy. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  2. Shape the Truffles: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the chilled ganache and quickly roll it into smooth balls using your hands. Place the formed truffles on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate again until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Coat with Cocoa Powder: Place the Dutch cocoa powder in a small bowl. Roll the chilled truffles gently in the cocoa powder until fully coated. Return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  4. Optional Chocolate Dip: For dipped truffles, place the melted dark and white chocolate each in separate small bowls. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating it smoothly. Before the coating hardens, sprinkle with flaky sea salt or crushed candy canes for decoration and extra flavor. Refrigerate the dipped truffles until the chocolate is set and hardened.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate for the best flavor and texture in the ganache.
  • Ensure the ganache is firm before shaping the truffles to avoid sticky hands.
  • You can customize coatings with nuts, shredded coconut, or colored sprinkles instead of cocoa powder.
  • Store truffles in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 10mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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