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Decadent Chocolate Glazed Truffles

Rich, velvety dark chocolate ganache domes enrobed in an ultra-glossy, liquid-glass chocolate shell.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Confectionery, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

Truffle Ganache Filling
  • 12 oz high-quality dark chocolate finely chopped (60-70% cacao)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt
Glossy Chocolate Glaze
  • 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp light corn syrup or liquid glucose for shine

Equipment

  • Heatproof mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Place the finely chopped dark chocolate into a heatproof mixing bowl.
  2. In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy whipping cream until it just reaches a simmer. Do not let it boil.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk gently starting from the center until the ganache is smooth and completely combined.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap touching the surface of the ganache. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until firm.
  6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the chilled ganache into bite-sized mounds and roll them into smooth domes. Return to the fridge for 30 minutes.
  7. Prepare the glaze: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate, butter, and corn syrup together in a double boiler over gently simmering water. Stir until perfectly smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly.
  8. Place the chilled truffles on a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spoon or pour the warm, glossy glaze over each truffle, allowing the excess to drip off.
  9. Let set at room temperature for 10 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to harden the shell completely before serving.

Notes

Store the glazed truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Keep layers separated with parchment paper to maintain the glossy finish.