Break up the chocolate into small pieces and place into a large bowl and set aside.
Add the double cream and butter to a saucepan, place over a low heat stirring gently until the butter has completely melted.
Pour the cream and butter mixture over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate has melted. The mixture will come together into a thick paste.
Leave aside to cool, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours or overnight. [At this stage you can freeze this mixture. Simply defrost in the fridge when you are ready to finish.]
When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and leave to sit for half an hour. Use a teaspoon and roll the mixture into small balls in the palm of your hand. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or crushed nuts if using and serve.
Keep any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
These have been dusted in cocoa powder, you could also use desiccated coconut or chopped nuts.
Nutrition Facts
chocolate truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 70mg2%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 151IU3%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 12mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •