Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles are made with dark chocolate and mascarpone cheese. They have a smooth texture and rich taste.
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 129kcal
Equipment
- 1 saucepan
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 ice cream scoop
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup dark chocolate 260 gr
- ½ cup heavy cream 120 gr
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese room temperature 240 gr
- ½ cup cocoa powder for decor
Instructions
How to Make Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
- In the saucepan, add chocolate and heavy cream.
- Over low heat, melt chocolate and cream.
- Remove from heat and add mascarpone cream. Using a rubber spatula, stir the chocolate mixture until all combine.
- Transfer the mixture into a container or flat bowl and cover it with plastic wrap "to contact."
- Refrigerate the mixture until it is set, or for at least 1 hour.
- Using an ice cream spoon, make balls and place them on parchment paper. Balls do not have to be perfectly shaped.
- Refrigerate balls for about 20-30 minutes.
- Using both hands, shape the ball into the perfect size.
- Roll each ball in cocoa powder and place it in the box or container.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale to make truffles the same size.
To defrost truffles, thaw them in the refrigerator and then bring them to room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffel | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg
