Description
These rich and silky Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt combine the deep flavors of bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate enhanced with a touch of coffee and vanilla. Coated lightly with sea salt, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory, ideal for a decadent dessert or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60% or higher)
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 8 ounces heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coffee grinds (or instant coffee)
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the Cream: Warm the heavy cream in a small pan over low heat, slowly bringing it just to a boil without boiling over.
- Prepare Chocolate: Place the bittersweet chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heat-proof bowl, ready to receive the hot cream.
- Combine Cream and Chocolate: When the cream is about to boil, remove it from heat and slowly pour it over the chocolate, stirring gradually to combine.
- Melt Chocolate: Continue stirring the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in vanilla extract and coffee grounds, then allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Chill the Mixture: Refrigerate the chocolate mixture for 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Form Truffles: Use a small cookie scooper or two spoons to scoop the chocolate mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets, then shape into round balls using your hands. Precision is not required.
- Salt the Truffles: Lightly sprinkle sea salt over each truffle for that perfect sweet-savory contrast.
- Final Chill: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 60 minutes before serving to let them set fully.
Notes
- Using coffee enhances the chocolate flavor naturally without making the truffles taste like coffee.
- If you prefer a different flavor, you can substitute the coffee grounds with cocoa powder or omit entirely.
- Keep the truffles refrigerated until serving to maintain their shape and texture.
- These truffles can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
- Sea salt adds a delightful crunch and enhances the rich chocolate taste; feel free to adjust the amount to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 67 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 29 mg
- Fat: 5.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
