Cognac-Infused Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt

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Decadent dark chocolate truffles enriched with smooth cognac and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for an elegant dessert. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cocoa), 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 16, 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 16 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 it just begins to simmer.
  2. Step 2: Pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp cognac until fully incorporated. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  4. Step 4: Using a teaspoon, scoop out chocolate mixture and roll into 1-inch balls between your palms. Roll each truffle in 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder to coat.
  5. Step 5: Place truffles on a parchment-lined tray and sprinkle each with a pinch of 1 tsp flaky sea salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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