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Valentine Truffle Balls

Valentine Truffle Balls

Indulge in these delightful Valentine Truffle Balls, made with rich dark chocolate and a touch of vanilla, perfect for your sweetheart.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 15 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder for coating
  • ¼ cup colorful sprinkles for coating
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Heatproof bowl
  • Saucepan
  • melon baller or cookie scoop

Method
 

  1. Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
  2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering, then pour over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes before stirring until smooth.
  3. Mix in the vanilla extract to the ganache.
  4. Refrigerate the ganache for about 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  5. Use a melon baller or small cookie scoop to form bite-sized balls and roll them smooth between your palms.
  6. Coat each truffle in either cocoa powder or sprinkles.
  7. Serve on a decorative plate and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 6g

Notes

Feel free to customize the chocolate or add flavors like peppermint for a unique twist. These truffles can be stored for up to a week in an airtight container in the fridge.

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