Chocolate Truffle

A chocolate truffle is a type of chocolate confectionery, often a small, round, rich chocolate confection, that is usually made with a chocolate ganache center coated in chocolate, cocoa powder or coconut.

Here's a simple recipe for chocolate truffles:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.

2. Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil.

3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 5 minutes.

4. Gently stir the chocolate and cream together until smooth and shiny.

5. Stir in the vanilla extract.

6. Pour the mixture into a shallow pan and let it cool to room temperature.

7. Once the chocolate ganache is cooled and set, use a melon baller or small ice cream scoop to form small balls of ganache.

8. Roll the balls in cocoa powder or other coatings of your choice.

Chocolate truffles can also come in many different flavor varieties. Some popular flavor combinations include:

Chocolate truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for up to a month. Enjoy!