Classic Truffles

Perfect for after a nice meal, a choccie fix, or for a cheap present 😀

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate, (at least 70% cocoa content), broken into pieces
• 200ml double cream
• Chilli powder, to taste (optional)
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

STEP 1:

These will last for 1-2 weeks in the fridge so only put in a nice box for a gift at the last possible minute

STEP 2:

STEP 3:

1. In a bowl suspended over a pan of simmering water, slowly melt the chocolate until smooth and glossy.

STEP 4:

STEP 5:

2. Gently heat the cream in a saucepan until warm.

STEP 6:

STEP 7:

3. Pour the warm cream onto the melted chocolate and mix well until incorporated. Mix in the chilli powder.

STEP 8:

STEP 9:

4. Place aside to cool and firm up.

STEP 10:

STEP 11:

5. Once firm, take teaspoons of the mixture, dust with cocoa powder and roll into even-shaped balls, then leave to set.