Ingredients
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- 8 oz high-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry puree
- 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
- Cocoa powder or chopped nuts (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, warm the heavy cream until it begins to steam, then remove from heat.
- Gradually add the chopped chocolate to the cream, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the cherry puree and cherry liqueur until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Once firm, use a cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll each portion into smooth balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts to coat and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- For extra flavor, drizzle melted chocolate over the truffles or sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
For best results, always use high-quality chocolate. You can substitute cherry puree with fresh blended cherries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg