Decadent Chocolate Christmas Truffles: Indulge in Sweet Bliss
Indulge in these luxurious chocolate truffles that bring the sweet essence of the holiday season into every bite.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped chocolate and vanilla extract.
- Stir until smooth, then let it cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours, or until firm.
- Using a melon baller or small scoop, form the chilled mixture into small balls.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder or crushed nuts.
- Place on a baking sheet and refrigerate until set.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add a dash of peppermint extract.
- These truffles make great gifts when packaged in decorative boxes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg