Description
Irresistible chocolate chip cookie dough truffles blend nostalgic comfort with gourmet indulgence. Rich chocolate coating and eggless dough create a delightful no-bake treat perfect for chocolate enthusiasts who crave a playful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 mL) heavy cream
- 8 oz (225 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
- Crushed hazelnuts
- Crushed almonds
- Crushed pecans
- Shredded coconut
- Sprinkles
- Melted chocolate
Instructions
- Chocolate Base Creation: Finely chop chocolate into a heat-resistant mixing bowl, preparing for ganache transformation.
- Cream Heating: Warm heavy cream in a saucepan until it reaches a soft, shimmering state without boiling, releasing aromatic essence.
- Ganache Formation: Pour heated cream over chocolate, allowing 2-3 minutes of undisturbed resting to initiate seamless melting; whisk until achieving a luxurious, velvety consistency while incorporating vanilla extract and subtle salt.
- Chilling Preparation: Cover ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, enabling firm solidification suitable for precise shaping.
- Truffle Molding: Utilize a small cookie scoop to extract uniform ganache portions, rolling each between palms to craft impeccable spherical truffles with smooth surfaces.
- Coating Technique: Select preferred coating options like cocoa powder, ground nuts, or powdered sugar, gently rolling each truffle to ensure complete, elegant exterior coverage.
- Setting and Stabilization: Arrange coated truffles on a parchment-lined tray, returning to refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to solidify and enhance structural integrity.
- Serving and Storage: Present truffles slightly chilled or at room temperature for optimal sensory experience, storing in an airtight container within refrigerator and maintaining freshness for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Prevent Cream Overheating: Watch the cream carefully to avoid boiling, which can scorch and ruin the chocolate’s smooth texture.
- Control Ganache Consistency: Let the ganache chill completely before shaping, ensuring it’s firm enough to hold a perfect spherical form without melting.
- Master Uniform Truffle Rolling: Use consistent pressure and cool hands when forming truffles to create smooth, evenly sized chocolate treats.
- Explore Coating Variations: Experiment with different coatings like crushed pistachios, toasted coconut, or colored sprinkles to add unique flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg