Cardamom-Spiced Chocolate Truffles

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Rich, velvety chocolate truffles elevated with warm cardamom spice for a sophisticated weekend brunch treat. This French-inspired Mother’s Day recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped, heavy cream, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 20, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 20 French cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 8 oz chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat until just simmering.
  2. Step 2: Pour hot cream and butter mixture over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes to melt. Add 1 tsp ground cardamom and gently stir until smooth and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
  4. Step 4: Using a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop 1-inch portions of the chocolate mixture and roll quickly between your palms to form smooth balls.
  5. Step 5: Roll each truffle in 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to coat completely. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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