Ghirardelli's® Dark Chocolate Truffles

By tulawdog

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups Ghirardelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips
• 1/3 cup Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Add the butter and stir until melted. Add the chocolate chips. Stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and pour into a shallow bowl.

2. Cool, cover, and refrigerate the mixture until firm, at least 2 hours.

3. Using a melon baller or small spoon, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each ball in the cocoa. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Note: The Unsweetened Cocoa can be replaced with 3/4 cup of chopped almonds or pecans