Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles

Here’s a fun and straightforward Valentine’s Day recipe that you can make with minimal effort:

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Heat the Cream:

   • In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it is almost boiling. Do not let it boil.

2. Make the Ganache:

   • Place the finely chopped bittersweet chocolate in a medium bowl.
   • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for a minute to soften it.
   • Whisk gently until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. At this point, you have a simple ganache.

3. Cool the Ganache:

   • Allow the ganache to cool at room temperature until it hardens enough to be manipulated. This may take a couple of hours.

4. Form the Truffles:

   • Once the ganache is solid, use a small scoop to scoop portions and roll them into 1-inch balls.

5. Roll in Cocoa:

   • Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated.

Yield

• This recipe makes about 24 truffles or approximately 2/3 cup of ganache.

These treats are easy to make, a fun activity for kids, and a delightful treat for your Valentine’s Day celebration! Enjoy!