Dessert

Chocolate truffles

Chocolate truffles are little chocolate sweets that melt in your mouth. The traditional recipe involves mixing melted dark chocolate with crème fraîche to create a rich, creamy ganache. Next, the ganache is cooled until firm enough to roll into small balls, then coated with cocoa powder, chopped nuts or chocolate chips for a touch of crunch. The result is a sophisticated, indulgent dessert that's easy to prepare but always impresses guests.

Output: about 40 truffles
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Standing time: 2 hours
Cooking time: 3 minutes

INGREDIENTS

350 gr (12 1/2 oz) 35% cream
325 gr (11 oz) Cacao Barry Tanzanian chocolate
50 gr (1 ¾ oz) butter
100 gr (3 1/2 oz) cocoa powder (sufficient quantity)

PREPARATION

Bring the cream to the boil in a saucepan.
Using a hand blender, gradually blend the hot cream into the chocolate until smooth.
When the mixture reaches around 35° C (95° F), fold in the butter.
Fill a piping bag.
Using the piping bag, pipe small balls of mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
Chill for a few hours.
Roll each ball in the cocoa powder.