Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe Video

Camilla Saulsbury demonstrates how to make dark chocolate truffles using bittersweet chocolate and cashew cream.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
Servings2Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodVegetarian
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Bittersweet chocolate chips1 1⁄3 Cup (21.33 tbs)
 1/3-less-fat cream cheese8 Ounce, softened
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon
 Natural cocoa powder3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1224 Calories from Fat 614

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 73 g111.6%

Saturated Fat 20.2 g101%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 80 mg26.7%

Sodium 873.2 mg36.4%

Total Carbohydrates 164 g54.7%

Dietary Fiber 29.9 g119.5%

Sugars 63.1 g

Protein 31 g61.6%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 11.6% Iron 69.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl according to package directions. Beat the cream cheese in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Refrigerate until firm.

Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to shape into 36 balls. Place cocoa on a dinner plate; generously roll and coat truffles in cocoa. Place on parchment or wax paper-lined cookie sheet. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Store in an airtight container between sheets of parchment or wax paper. Makes 3 dozen truffles.

Editors Review

If you have always thought that this bittersweet confections take long hours of hard toil to prepare, you are going to be pleasantly surprised with this video. Flavorful, rich and treasure trove of nuts and chocolates, these little treats are especially a cinch to make. Camilla Saulsbury teaches you how to treat yourself to these scrumptious, homemade treat. Try it for yourself to know what a breeze it is.
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