Basic Truffles

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This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings

Submitted by Gina Mork
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
35
Yield:
35 truffles
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 35 servings

  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • ⅓ cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream. Cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in flavoring. Pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Use to fill candies or form balls and roll in toppings.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62 Calories
4g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 35
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Potassium 39mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.