Handmade Artisan Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Rich, creamy chocolate truffles crafted by hand using high-quality dark chocolate, finished with a delicate sprinkle of flaky sea salt. This French-inspired sushi recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark chocolate (70% cacao), 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

200 g, chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao)
100 ml heavy cream
25 g unsalted butter
to garnish flaky sea salt
30 g, for coating cocoa powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 200 g chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 100 ml heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
Step 2: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate.
Step 3: Stir gently until smooth and fully combined, then add 25 g unsalted butter and stir until melted and glossy.
Step 4: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to shape.
Step 5: Using a teaspoon, scoop out small portions of the ganache and roll between your palms to form 20 small balls.
Step 6: Roll each truffle in 30 g cocoa powder to coat evenly, then place on a parchment-lined tray.
Step 7: Lightly sprinkle flaky sea salt over each truffle for a contrast of flavors. Keep refrigerated until serving.