Chocolate Truffles

Extra creamy chocolate truffles that are easy to make using a few simple
ingredients.

Servings: 18 truffles

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
5 minutes

Total Time
2 hours, 45 minutes

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🧂 Ingredients

4 oz (120 g) milk chocolate, finely chopped
4 oz (120 g) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
½ cup 35% whipping cream
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

*see notes
1 pinch sea salt
¼ cup each shredded unsweetented coconut, cocoa powder, slivered almonds (chopped finely), etc

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1 Finely chop milk and semisweet chocolate. Place in a heatproof bowl and set
aside.
2 In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm cream and butter, stirring, until
just beginning to boil. Remove from heat immediately.
3 Pour steaming cream mixture over chopped chocolate and let sit, not stirring,
for one minute.
4 Using a rubber spatula, gently stir the melted chocolate and cream togeter. Add
vanilla and salt, stirring to combine.
5 Cover and refrigerate until firm, approx. 2 hours.
6 Using 1 tbsp cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out equal portions and place on
parchment-lined baking sheet. Return to fridge until firm, about 20 mins.
7 Using your hands, gently roll the truffles into balls. If they get too sticky,
try moistening your hands with water or placing truffles back into fridge to
firm up again.
8 Roll truffles in coating of your choice. Serve and enjoy!