Shauna'S Basic Truffles

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. heavy cream
  • 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate, cut in small pieces
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/4 c. cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Heat cream just to boiling in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and whisk in chocolate and butter until smooth. Pour into shallow bowl.
  2. Press plastic wrap directly onto chocolate and refrigerate 3 hours.
  3. Scoop chocolate into 24 round teaspoon sizes and place on waxed paper.
  4. Roll each between hands into balls.
  5. Dredge in cocoa and toss gently to remove excess. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze for 1 month.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

321 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.8g 12% DV
Total Fat 32.7g 42% DV
Carbs 15.2g 6% DV
Fiber 9.3g 33% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 14.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 410.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 82mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 273.8mcg 30% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 54.5mg 4% DV
Iron 3.5mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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