French Truffles

French Truffles are simple to make truffles and they make an excellent gift! Use high quality chocolate for an extra special treat.

Prepare: 15

Chill Time: 12

Total Time: 12 15

Servings: 24

Pour milk into a saucepan and simmer until it just starts to steam and bubbles form on the sides. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Let sit 2-5 minutes or until most of the chocolate is melting. Stir until well combined and glossy.
Let cool several minutes before storing in fridge covered overnight or several hours until firm.
Using a teaspoon, scoop out 24 portions of ganache onto a non stick pan or wax paper. Quickly roll into balls. If mixture starts sticking too much to your hands, place back into the fridge for 30 minutes at a time or until firm.
After each portion is rolled, chill for at least an hour.
Roll chilled ganache in cocoa powder. Keep chilled and remove 20 minutes before serving.

Instead of cocoa, you can use crushed nuts, sprinkles, sugar, cookie crumbs, or tempered chocolate to coat the truffles.

Although dark bittersweet chocolate is traditional, any type of chocolate can be used but the ratio of chocolate to cream changes by weight.

For milk chocolate or less than 60% cacao:
8 ounces (1 cup) of chocolate to 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream
For white chocolate:
12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) of chocolate to 4 ounces (1/2 cup) cream

Calories: 40 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Sodium: 1.7 mg