Description
Indulgent Nutella Truffles dance between rich chocolate and creamy hazelnut spread, creating bite-sized moments of pure bliss. Chocolate lovers will discover an irresistible treat that melts effortlessly, promising delightful comfort in each delectable morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 g) Nutella
- 200 g (7 ounces) dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (50 g) hazelnuts, finely chopped (optional)
- ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Create a velvety chocolate foundation by gently melting chocolate with warm cream, allowing the mixture to meld seamlessly without stirring vigorously.
- Infuse the ganache with rich Nutella, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency with a glossy chocolate sheen.
- Transfer the ganache to the refrigerator, allowing it to solidify and develop a firm texture that will make shaping easier, typically requiring 2-3 hours of cooling.
- Utilize clean, slightly cool hands to delicately form uniform chocolate spheres, working swiftly to prevent the ganache from becoming too soft.
- Enhance the truffles’ texture and flavor by rolling them through various coating options like finely ground hazelnuts, premium cocoa powder, or delicate powdered sugar.
- Arrange the decorated truffles in a chilled storage container, allowing them to rest and develop deeper flavor profiles for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- For optimal indulgence, remove truffles from refrigeration 5-10 minutes prior to serving, letting them soften slightly and release their complex chocolate and Nutella aromatics.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother, richer ganache that melts perfectly in your mouth.
- Work with cold hands and quickly roll truffles to prevent chocolate from becoming too soft and losing shape.
- Chill the ganache thoroughly to make rolling easier and maintain a perfect truffle consistency.
- Experiment with different coatings like crushed graham crackers, toasted coconut, or melted chocolate for unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg