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dark chocolate truffles stacked on a white plate with a glass of milk on a marble board

Easy Dark Chocolate Truffles

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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Additional Time 25 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Author: Traci Crossland
Rich, decedent, and silky smooth! These Easy Dark Chocolate Truffles are SO GOOD and make for the perfect bite.

Ingredients

Truffles:

  • 4 cups dark chocolate chips
  • 2 ¼ cups heavy cream

Chocolate Coating:

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

Toppings:

  • ½ cup cocoa powder sifted
  • ½ cup chopped toasted pecans
  • ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

Instructions

  • Place chocolate chips and cream in a large microwavable bowl.
  • Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir.
  • Repeat microwave 30 seconds and stir 2 more times, for a total of 1 minute 30 seconds.
  • Continue stirring until chocolate is completely smooth.
  • Place a piece of plastic wrap over top of bowl and press down until it touches the surface of the chocolate.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour, until the chocolate is firm enough to scoop.
  • When the chocolate mixture has chilled, use a small (1 inch) cookie scoop to scoop mixture into balls and place on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Place in freezer for at least an hour or until firm enough to handle.
  • Dust your hands with cocoa powder and roll each chocolate ball until smooth.
  • Place back on parchment lined baking sheet and put back in the freezer.
  • Melt 2 cups of chocolate chips along with 1 Tablespoon coconut oil.
  • Stir well.
  • Remove truffles from freezer and dip them in chocolate to coat.
  • Roll in desired coating and return to parchment to dry.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Notes

  • If your chocolate hasn't melted in the time given above, it's okay! Microwaves have different heat settings. Continue the process until it's smooth and there are no more lumps of chocolate.
  • If your truffles are too soft, place them back into the fridge/freezer!
  • Make sure to dust your hands in cocoa powder to roll the truffles. This is to ensure they don't stick.
  • These truffles will keep 2-3 days in an airtight container on the counter, up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, or in the freezer for a few months. If you freeze the truffles, let them thaw in the fridge before needed.
  • This recipe can easily be halved.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 128kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 6mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8g

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.