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Simple cocoa truffles

A basic but delicious truffle using dark chocolate ganache and then rolled in cocoa.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 15 truffles

Equipment

  • large microwaveable safe bowl
  • spatula
  • spoon or cookie scoop
  • rice ball mold maker if not hand rolling

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams dark chocolate, chopped into pieces do not use baking chips
  • 30 grams corn syrup
  • 85 grams heavy cream
  • 100 grams cocoa for rolling

Instructions
 

  • Combine heavy cream and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 70-90 seconds until hot.
  • Pour over dark chocolate. Let sit undisturbed for 60 seconds.
  • Stir slowly until ganache forms.
  • Refrigerate ganache for 10-15 minutes until it is solid enough to scoop into balls.
  • If hand rolling: scoop ganache into 1" balls using a cookie scoop or spoon. Spoon cocoa overtop and roll cocoa into ganache until a ball forms.
  • If using the rice ball mold: scoop ganache into 1" balls using a cookie scoop or spoon. Spoon cocoa into each cavity of the rice ball mold. Place ganache ball into cavity and spoon additional cocoa overtop. Close mold and shake vigorously.
  • Enjoy! Truffles do not need to be refrigerated.
Keyword chocolate truffles, cocoa rolled truffles, cocoa truffles, dark chocolate cream truffles, holiday desserts, holiday truffles, simple cocoa truffles
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