Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Whether you’re looking for a simple dessert to impress guests or a quick treat to sweeten your own day, chocolate ganache truffles are sure to satisfy every sweet tooth at your table. With only six ingredients and endless toppings to choose from, the recipe by The Barn Pastry Chef Jonathan Metcalf is easy to recreate and customize for any occasion. Check it out below! 

Ingredients

Truffles:

• 250 grams heavy cream
• 30 grams light corn syrup
• 250 grams dark chocolate
• 50 grams butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Coating:

• ½ cup cacao powder
• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

To make:
Combine heavy cream, corn syrup and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Once at a simmer, immediately pour mixture over chocolate in a separate bowl.

Allow to sit for 5 minutes, then stir until all the chocolate is melted and the cream mixture is incorporated. Add the butter and stir until all is melted and incorporated.

Pour into a pan and cover the surface of the ganache with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.

Once firm, scoop with a small portion scoop and roll into balls. Toss the truffles in cacao powder, sweetened with powdered sugar*.

*Truffles can be tossed in other coatings, such as cookie crumbs or ground nuts, depending on your preference.