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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Let’s Bake
Dark Chocolate Ganache Truffles
Rich and creamy dark chocolate truffles made with just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 200 grams (1 and 1/3 cup) good quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa), broken into pieces
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) full fat 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 Information
This recipe was first published on Sweetest Menu in May 2015.
Kate says
Hi, how long do these last once made? Thanks!
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Kate! You can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy!
kelly says
These look delicious and so few ingredients! Is there a kind of cream that you prefer to use?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Kelly! Thanks for your question. I usually use thickened cream, which is a cream that has around 35% fat content. Hope that helps!
kelly says
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!
Jessica Holmes says
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 hello@sweetestmenu.com ☺️
Josh says
These melted in your mouth – so good!
Jessica Holmes says
So glad you enjoyed them Josh.
Brittany says
Hey quick question, can I use semisweet chocolate? Or would that be too sweet?
Jessica Holmes says
Hi Brittany, I think that would be fine – delicious even! 🙂 Let me know how you go!
Lindsey says
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….
April says
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 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
That’s exactly right April, they are dangerous! 😉
Lauren says
Wow, these really are the perfect sweet treat! If only I had the ingredients in the pantry I would be making them now 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Aww thanks so much Lauren!
Nora says
Talk about giving me chocolate cravings! These look FANTASTIC!
Jessica Holmes says
Hahaha sorry about that! But at least I gave you a way to cure them! 😉
Ella says
My favorite Jess.. made with dark chocolate..yummy
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks Ella! They are the best with dark chocolate 🙂
Kelly says
These truffles look incredible, Jess! So decadent and deeeelicious!
Jessica Holmes says
Hahaha thanks so much Kelly! Delicious indeed!
Beeta says
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!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Beeta! I can never say no to a chocolate truffle! 🙂
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
Oh wow! These look truly decadent!
Jessica Holmes says
Thanks so much Amber!
Allie says
These look incredible and now you have me craving chocolate! Good thing it’s a small batch, otherwise it could be dangerous 😉
Jessica Holmes says
Hahaha that was my evil plan! Kidding, but seriously I am always craving chocolate! 🙂
Amy says
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 🙂
Jessica Holmes says
Hahaha so do I! Aren’t easy recipes the best?! Oh they would be so good with roasted nuts – yum!
Ashley says
Chocolate is always, always the answer! I lloooove truffles!
Jessica Holmes says
I couldn’t agree more! 😉