Dark Chocolate Truffles

By mamapig

Truffles are usually made with heavy cream, but you won't miss it in these decadent dark chocolate confections.

Ingredients

• 6 oz. high-quality dark chocolate (60% cocoa), finely chopped
• 1/4 cup walnut, almond or canola oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place chocolate, oil and 1/3 cup water in microwave-safe bowl. Heat on high in microwave 1 minute. Stir; heat 1 minute more, or until chocolate has melted. Whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and chill 6 hours, or overnight.
2. Place cocoa and nuts on separate plates. Shape truffle mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls into small, 3/4-inch balls. Roll in cocoa or chopped nuts. Chill until ready to serve.