Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Many years ago, my friends introduced me to scrumptious, bittersweet chocolate truffles coated in cocoa powder that melt in your mouth. If you couldn’t guess, I was a very big fan of those. So, it was only a matter of time before I created my own version of bittersweet chocolate truffles to join them!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Chill 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Servings 30 truffles

Calories 92 kcal

Author Katie Mae Stanley

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate chips
1/3 cup full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
1/2 cup cocoa powder
3 tablespoons grass-fed butter
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
1 teaspoon peppermint extract optional
1 teaspoon orange extract optional

Instructions

Melt chocolate chips, butter, and coconut oil in a double-boiler (or simply place a heat-proof bowl on top of a pot to create the same effect) over low heat.
Stir slowly until melted.
Add the coconut milk or cream and stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and gently stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and if desired, the optional flavorings.
Cover the bowl/top of the double boiler and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Once the chocolate is chilled, remove from the fridge.
Fill a shallow dish with cocoa powder.
Scoop out the chocolate with a melon baller or teaspoon and quickly roll it into a smooth ball. These are rustic truffles, so they don’t need to be perfect.
Place on a sheet pan and continue to roll out the remaining truffles.
Once all of the truffles are formed, roll them in the cocoa powder.
Tap gently to remove excess powder.
Store in a glass container on the counter for up to 2 weeks, or for several months in the fridge.

Recipe Notes

These truffles are a bit rustic because they are hand-rolled. I think it adds to their charm. Enjoy! Makes approximately 30 truffles.

Nutrition Facts

Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 38mg2%

Potassium 27mg1%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 62IU1%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 17mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.