Chocolate Truffles with Pink Salt
Makes 30 truffles
Time 2 hr 30 min
Chocolate coupled with salt makes a tasty revelation. The rich, complex mineral flavor of pink salt crystals turns truffles into an even more sophisticated treat. These easy-to-make truffles are an excellent gift any time of year.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into very small pieces, or 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup pink salt or grey salt
Method
In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer.
Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate and butter.
In a medium saucepan, bring an inch of water to a simmer.
Set the small saucepan over the larger one over low heat.
Stir mixture just until the chocolate has completely melted.
Remove from heat.
Pour the chocolate mixture into a shallow bowl.
Cool, cover and refrigerate until firm, at least two hours.
Line a plate with waxed paper.
Dip a melon baller or small cookie scoop into a cup of warm water and quickly scrape across the surface of the truffle mixture to form a 1-inch ball.
Repeat with the remaining truffle mixture.
Sprinkle the truffles with salt.
Separate layers of truffles with waxed paper.
Cover and refrigerate.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: About 2 truffles, 160 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 8g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 310mg sodium, 14g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 12g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, cut into very small pieces, or 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup pink salt or grey salt