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Truffes au chocolat (Chocolate Truffles)

Gaby Buller
These rich and decadent French chocolate truffles are a holiday classic in my family. With just a few simple ingredients, you’ll create an indulgent treat that melts in your mouth. Perfect for gifting at Christmas or enjoying with coffee after dinner, these authentic truffes au chocolat are a tradition worth keeping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 20 truffles
Calories 88 kcal

Equipment

  • Kitchen scale
  • Double Boiler

Ingredients
  

  • 125 grams at least 70% cocoa dark chocolate
  • 75 grams butter cut into small pieces
  • 50 grams powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp crème fraîche if you can't find crème fraîche, full fat sour cream can be substituted
  • 1 egg yolk at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp rum, cointreau, or grand marnier (optional)
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Using a knife, chop the chocolate into small pieces
  • Place the pieces into the bowl of a double boiler, over low heat, and allow the chocolate to melt completely. If you do not have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave, using 20 second increments, and being careful not to burn it.
  • Once the chocolate is completely melted, remove from the heat.
  • Work quickly to add the egg yolk, mixing it in with a wooden spoon.
  • Next, add the butter, crème fraîche, powdered sugar, and lastly, the alcohol of your choice.
    Stir well after each addition to fully incorporate.
  • Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, and preferably overnight.
  • When you are ready to form the truffles, place the unsweetened cocoa (or nuts, or sprinkles) in a short glass.
  • When the mixture is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Using a small spoon, scoop enough out to form a one inch ball.
  • Drop the ball of chocolate into the glass of cocoa and swirl it around until it is fully coated.
  • Remove the truffle from the glass using a fork.
  • You can place them in individual, paper candy cups, or directly into a metal tin.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 110IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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