Homemade Chocolate Artisanal Truffles with Sea Salt

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Rich, creamy chocolate truffles made from scratch with high-quality artisanal chocolate and a touch of sea salt. This French-inspired dumpling 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

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Instructions

  1. 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 around the edges.
  2. Step 2: Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes to soften. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Step 3: Add 30 g unsalted butter and 1 tsp sea salt flakes to the chocolate mixture, stirring until fully incorporated and silky.
  4. Step 4: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  5. Step 5: Using a teaspoon, scoop small portions of the ganache and roll between your palms to form 20 equal-sized balls.
  6. Step 6: Roll each truffle in 30 g cocoa powder until evenly coated. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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