Classic Cocoa Dusted Chocolate Truffles
Smooth dark ganache rolled into balls and tumbled in cocoa. Rich, simple and a lovely homemade gift.
- Time30 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.20 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
Heat the cream in a small pan until it just starts to steam and bubble at the edges. Do not let it boil.
- 3
Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, leave for 1 minute, then stir gently from the middle outwards until smooth and glossy. Stir in the butter and vanilla until melted.
1 min - 4
Cool, then cover and chill for 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
120 min - 5
Sift the cocoa onto a plate. Scoop teaspoonfuls of the mixture and roll quickly between your palms into balls. Cold hands help.
- 6
Roll each truffle in the cocoa. Keep chilled in an airtight tub for up to 10 days and take out 15 minutes before serving.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
