Description
Indulge in the rich flavor of Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles, a delightful fusion of creamy chocolate and crunchy hazelnuts. These gourmet treats are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself. With their smooth ganache center enveloped in a glossy chocolate coating, these truffles offer an elegant touch to your dessert table or make a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Plus, they are surprisingly easy to make, allowing both novice and experienced bakers to create a luxurious dessert at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons thickened cream (heavy cream)
- ½ cup roasted hazelnuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups chopped dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)
- ⅓ cup thickened cream (heavy cream) – extra
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter – extra
- Pinch salt – extra
Instructions
- Prepare the praline by melting butter, caster sugar, honey, and cream in a saucepan until golden. Stir in roasted hazelnuts and let set.
- Process the hardened praline into coarse crumbs.
- Make ganache by melting dark chocolate with heated cream and butter; mix in praline crumbs and chill until firm.
- Roll ganache into balls and freeze briefly.
- Dip truffles in melted dark chocolate and coat with extra praline crumbs; let set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gourmet
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 18mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg