Creamy Chocolate Truffles Recipe – Easy Homemade Sea Salt Treats
These creamy chocolate truffles are rich, velvety, and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, they’re perfect for gifting, sharing, or satisfying your chocolate cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, room temperature (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the semi-sweet chocolate into small, even pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
- Gently warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk gently until smooth and glossy. If lumps remain, melt over a double boiler.
- Stir in unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of fine sea salt until fully incorporated and silky.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for 1-2 hours, until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion out 1-inch balls and roll gently between your palms.
- Roll each truffle in unsweetened cocoa powder to coat, then place on a lined tray and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Refrigerate truffles for 15-20 minutes to set.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for extra creaminess.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best texture. For vegan truffles, substitute coconut cream and vegan butter. Chill ganache thoroughly before rolling. Truffles can be customized with nuts, dried fruit, spices, or liqueurs. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 15
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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