Elementary Chocolate Truffles
10 servings
30 minutes
Chocolate truffles are an exquisite dessert inspired by French pastry traditions. Their history begins in the 19th century when chocolate masters sought to create a rich, tender treat that melts in the mouth. This simple recipe reveals the depth of quality dark chocolate's flavor, complemented by the creamy softness of cream and subtle notes of rum. After cooling, the mixture turns into delicate candies that can be coated with nuts, cocoa, or coconut flakes, creating a variety of textures. They are perfect for gifts or an elegant tea time. They should be stored in the refrigerator to maintain their velvety structure. The magnificent combination of ease of preparation and refined taste makes truffles one of the most beloved European desserts.
1
Chop the chocolate finely and place it in a bowl. Choose high-quality chocolate with a high cocoa content.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
2
On low heat, bring the mixture of sour cream, butter, and rum to a boil. Once the mixture shows signs of boiling, pour it into a bowl with broken chocolate.
- Sour cream 35%: 150 g
- Butter: 25 g
- Rum: 2 tablespoons
3
Mix everything and hide it in the fridge for a long time.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
4
After a few hours, when the mixture becomes thick enough, it can be taken out and rolled into small balls.
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
5
You can roll the balls in crushed nuts, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, or finely chopped ginger, coat them with glaze, etc. You can also place a nut in the center, like in Raffaello. This results in a couple of dozen candies. After preparation, they should be stored in the refrigerator.
- Cocoa powder: 50 g
- Coconut flakes: to taste
- Nuts: to taste