Description
Chocolate lovers rejoice with these irresistible Nutella truffles that blend rich cocoa and creamy hazelnut spread into perfect bite-sized spheres of pure indulgence. Rolled in crushed hazelnuts and dusted with cocoa, these elegant treats melt smoothly on your palate, promising delectable European-style dessert magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary 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
- ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Craft a silky chocolate foundation by finely chopping chocolate into a heat-resistant vessel.
- Gently warm heavy cream in a saucepan until tiny bubbles form around the edges, avoiding a rolling boil.
- Cascade the heated cream over the chocolate, allowing a brief resting period to encourage smooth melting.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture with delicate circular motions until achieving a glossy, uniform consistency.
- Fold the Nutella into the chocolate ganache, stirring until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, homogeneous cream.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and transfer to the refrigerator, allowing the ganache to solidify for approximately two to three hours.
- When the ganache reaches a scoopable texture, use a small spoon to extract petite portions.
- Swiftly roll each ganache portion between your palms, creating uniform spherical truffles.
- Prepare various coating options like crushed hazelnuts, cocoa powder, or powdered sugar on separate plates.
- Gently tumble each truffle through the selected coating, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Arrange the coated truffles in a sealed container and refrigerate for a minimum of thirty minutes to set.
- Serve the truffles chilled or allow them to soften slightly at room temperature for optimal enjoyment.
Notes
- Keep chocolate and cream at proper temperatures to prevent separation and ensure a smooth ganache texture.
- Use high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa solids for richer, more intense flavor profile.
- Work with clean, dry hands and quickly roll truffles to prevent melting and maintain perfect spherical shape.
- Store truffles in refrigerator for up to one week, allowing them to soften slightly before serving for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 157
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg