Decadent Champagne Truffles
These decadent champagne truffles feature a rich, velvety chocolate shell with a luxurious burst of bubbly sweetness, perfect for gifting or indulging yourself.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry brut champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Sanding sugar or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate finely and place in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream and champagne. Warm gently over medium heat until just about to simmer, about 3-4 minutes. Do not boil.
- Pour the warm cream and champagne mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes without stirring.
- Gently stir the mixture with a spatula or whisk until smooth and glossy. If needed, place the bowl over warm water briefly and stir again.
- Stir in unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm but scoopable.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion out the chilled ganache and quickly roll between your palms to form smooth spheres.
- Roll each truffle in unsweetened cocoa powder or sanding sugar. Optionally, sprinkle with edible glitter or finely chopped nuts.
- Place coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
Notes
Chop chocolate finely for smooth melting. Heat cream and champagne just until simmering to preserve flavor. Work quickly when shaping truffles to prevent melting. Chill ganache thoroughly before shaping. If ganache softens too much, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before continuing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 10
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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