Hot Chocolate Truffles
Make rich hot chocolate truffles with semisweet chocolate, cream, vanilla, and cocoa for a cozy no-bake dessert that is easy to share.
Servings: 18
Adjust the serving amount to scale the ingredient list. Written quantities in the steps refer to the original recipe; adjust them in the same proportion. Timing may vary with batch size.
Prep: 25 minutes
Total: 2 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for coating
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows optional for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and let stand for 2 minutes.
- Stir until smooth, then mix in the butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Cover and chill the chocolate mixture for at least 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop tablespoon portions, roll them into balls with cool hands, and coat each truffle in cocoa powder.
- Chill the finished truffles for 30 minutes, then garnish with mini marshmallows if desired and serve.