Simple Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Simple Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Ingredients

Ingredients 

– 8 ounces (225 grams) high-quality dark chocolate, chopped or broken into small piece – 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream

Ingredients

Ingredients 

– 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unsalted butter, cut into small piece – Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or liqueur of your choice

Instructions

Instructions 

1. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: Place the chopped chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl. 2. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not let it boil.

Instructions

Instructions 

3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. 4. Gently stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and the ganache is smooth.

Instructions

Instructions 

5. If desired, add the vanilla extract or liqueur and stir to combine. 6. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming.

Instructions

Instructions 

7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm enough to scoop.