You’ll love these smooth and creamy three ingredient Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles. Rolled in cocoa powder, they’re a sweet gluten free treat for chocoholics everywhere.
Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles AKA chocolate bombs 😍
You are going to fall head over heels for these gorgeous 3 ingredient gluten free chocolate truffles.
Smooth and rich, they’re the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers like you (and me).
I’m so excited to share this recipe with you. Want to know a secret? I actually first made this recipe back in 2015.
And ever since, it’s been one of my favourites. Perfect for whipping out after a dinner party or giving away as a sweet gift to family and friends.
So I present you my favourite Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles.
Perfectly imperfect, these truffles are hand rolled and sprinkled with cocoa powder. While they are not identical in form, each one is equally delicious.
Wouldn’t they just make for the perfect Christmas gift?
To make these truffles, you simply have to combine dark chocolate with cream. But don’t just choose any dark chocolate.
Oh no. This chocolate is going to be the star of the show so you need to go for the good stuff.
If you wouldn’t eat it straight from the packet, don’t use it for these truffles.
The chocolate and cream will form a thick chocolate ganache which then needs time in the fridge to set.
Scoop out tablespoons of chocolate ganache using a spoon or cookie scoop, then carefully roll it in your hands before dunking in cocoa powder.
Simple. Easy. Perfect.
Store these guys in the fridge but be amazed at their silky smooth texture – even when eaten cold. All I can say is it is near impossible to stop at one.
Love and chocolates. xx
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Rich and creamy dark chocolate truffles made with just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 200 grams (1 and 1/3 cup) good quality dark chocolate, broken into pieces
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) heavy or thickened cream
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Finely chop dark chocolate using a serrated knife and place in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, add cream and place on a medium heat. Warm until cream is simmering (and hot to the touch) but just before it starts to boil.
- Immediately pour the warm cream over the chocolate, cover and leave to sit for 3-5 minutes. Then, whisk chocolate cream until smooth.
- Transfer chocolate ganache to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours to set.
- Sift cocoa powder into a separate bowl. Once the ganache has become firm, use a cookie scoop to spoon out roughly one level tablespoon of ganache per truffle. Roll smooth using your hands.
- Drop the truffles into the cocoa powder and roll around until completely coated before removing and setting on a plate. Continue until all truffles are done. Store in the fridge.
Notes
*If you are making these truffles for someone who is celiac, double check the chocolate you use is gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
Keywords: Chocolate, Truffles, Ganache
This recipe was first published on Sweetest Menu in May 2015.
I’m thinking of adding some brandy. Would that work?
Hi Jeane, that sounds delicious. You may want to add a tablespoon less of cream if you are adding a liquid, just so the ratio stays the same if that makes sense.
Can you freeze them?
Sure Melissa!
This was a lot messier than I was expecting, but they make the best finishing touch for my sister’s death by chocolate cheesecake birthday cake.
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So glad you liked them Katie! And a death by chocolate cheesecake sounds epic!
Would it be possible to add different flavors to these. I’m thinking orange but not sure how to do this. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Hi Fiona, you definitely could add flavour to these truffles! A dash of orange extract, orange oil or even finely grated orange rind would be lovely ☺️
Is the cocoa powder sweetened or unsweetened?
Hi Doug, use unsweetened natural cocoa powder for these truffles ☺️
Thanks Jess, that’s what I thought but wanted to make sure. Ganache is cooling in the fridge as we speak. Have a great 2019
Wonderful! I hope you enjoy them! ☺️
Hi, how long do these last once made? Thanks!
Hi Kate! You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
These look delicious and so few ingredients! Is there a kind of cream that you prefer to use?
Hi Kelly! Thanks for your question. I usually use thickened cream, which is a cream that has around 35% fat content. Hope that helps!
Thanks Jessica. That’s what I used. My ganache tasted great but once set, it was rock hard. I followed the instructions. Should I add more cream? I’m not sure where I went wrong. Now that I know they taste so good, I want them to work!
Hi Kelly! Thanks for your comment. There could be a few factors at play. The ganache will set quite firm in the fridge, so you could try checking it every 30 minutes instead of letting it set for the full 2 hours or if it’s too hard, leave it out on the bench at room temperature to soften. It might be a little bit of trial and error depending on the temperature of your fridge and the weather. You could try adding a little more cream but you don’t want to mess with the ratio too much! If you want to chat further, feel free to email me at thesweetestmenu@gmail.com ☺️
These melted in your mouth – so good!
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So glad you enjoyed them Josh.
Hey quick question, can I use semisweet chocolate? Or would that be too sweet?
Hi Brittany, I think that would be fine – delicious even! 🙂 Let me know how you go!
CHOCOLATE! These truffles look awesome and I am digging the small batch because, let’s be honest, I don’t need more than a few….
I love the scaled-down recipe not so much because I wouldn’t want to make 50 of them, but because I won’t EAT 50 of them 🙂
That’s exactly right April, they are dangerous! 😉
Wow, these really are the perfect sweet treat! If only I had the ingredients in the pantry I would be making them now 🙂
Aww thanks so much Lauren!
Talk about giving me chocolate cravings! These look FANTASTIC!
Hahaha sorry about that! But at least I gave you a way to cure them! 😉
My favorite Jess.. made with dark chocolate..yummy
Thanks Ella! They are the best with dark chocolate 🙂
These truffles look incredible, Jess! So decadent and deeeelicious!
Hahaha thanks so much Kelly! Delicious indeed!
Mmm! I love truffles, they’re the perfect treat with my glass of wine in the evenings. I love how easy these are to make. They look gorgeous, Jess!
Thanks so much Beeta! I can never say no to a chocolate truffle! 🙂
Oh wow! These look truly decadent!
Thanks so much Amber!
These look incredible and now you have me craving chocolate! Good thing it’s a small batch, otherwise it could be dangerous 😉
Hahaha that was my evil plan! Kidding, but seriously I am always craving chocolate! 🙂
Everyday I’m trufflin’, well everyday I wish I was trufflin’ 🙂
So easy and so yummy! I can imagine just how sinfully delicious these would be rolled in my favourite varieties of roasted nuts! And I love that they are a small batch too 🙂
Hahaha so do I! Aren’t easy recipes the best?! Oh they would be so good with roasted nuts – yum!
Chocolate is always, always the answer! I lloooove truffles!
I couldn’t agree more! 😉