Homemade Chocolate Artesanal Truffles

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Rich, velvety chocolate truffles crafted by hand using artisanal chocolate, perfect for gifting or indulging in a homemade treat. This French-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers dark couverture chocolate, 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 200 g chopped dark couverture chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat 100 ml heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer, then immediately pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Stir the chocolate and cream gently until smooth and glossy, then mix in 30 g unsalted butter and a pinch of fine sea salt until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Chill the ganache mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  4. Step 4: Using a teaspoon, scoop out small portions of the ganache and quickly roll between your palms to form 1-inch diameter balls.
  5. Step 5: Roll each ball in 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder until evenly coated, then place on a parchment-lined tray.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to set before serving.

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