Dark Chocolate and Honey Truffles
Incredibly smooth and indulgent, these dark chocolate and honey truffles are the ultimate homemade treat. With a rich ganache center and a dusting of cocoa powder, they make a perfect gift or a luxurious after-dinner bite. Simple to prepare yet impressively elegant!
🛒 Ingredients
50 servings
- 500 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 200 g milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon liquid honey
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for coating
- Optional fillings: candied cherries, chopped walnuts, shredded coconut, a drop of liqueur
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Directions
- 1
Place the finely chopped dark and milk chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer — do not boil.
- 3
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes. Stir gently until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- 4
Add the butter and honey, and mix until fully incorporated and silky.
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until the ganache is firm enough to shape.
- 6
Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop portions of ganache and roll them between your palms into balls. Optionally, press a cherry, walnut, or a drop of liqueur into the center before shaping.
- 7
Roll each truffle in unsweetened cocoa powder until fully coated.
- 8
Place in paper candy cups and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
💡 Chef's Tip
For a crunchier shell, dip the truffles in tempered melted chocolate instead of cocoa powder. A pinch of fleur de sel or a hint of orange zest in the ganache adds a sophisticated twist.
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