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Chocolate Truffles

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Chocolate truffles with cookies and yogurt without eggs and butter, covered with a delightful chocolate ganache. They are really quick to make and with just three ingredients, you can prepare them in a few minutes without baking, of course, there’s only the preparation of the chocolate ganache that requires cooking. The cream is brought to a near boil and then the dark chocolate, at least 70%, is added. This way, you prepare the coating for the truffles, a delight for the palate.

  • Difficulty: Very Easy
  • Cost: Inexpensive
  • Rest time: 30 Minutes
  • Preparation time: 15 Minutes
  • Portions: 8 Pieces
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: All Seasons
113.61 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 113.61 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 10.12 (g) of which sugars 3.93 (g)
  • Proteins 2.87 (g)
  • Fat 6.90 (g) of which saturated 0.99 (g)of which unsaturated 1.70 (g)
  • Fibers 1.19 (g)
  • Sodium 45.23 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 30 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients for Preparing Chocolate Truffles

  • 3/4 cup Digestive biscuits
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp hazelnuts
  • 1/4 cup hazelnut cream (ganache)

Tools for Preparing Chocolate Truffles

  • Small Pot
  • Whisk
  • Food Processor
  • Parchment Paper

Steps to Prepare Chocolate Truffles

  • To prepare the ganache cream, I need 2 tablespoons of fresh cream and 2 tablespoons of dark chocolate. I prepare it immediately so that it cools down until ready to use to cover the no-bake truffles

  • I immediately prepare the ganache to cover the chocolate truffles. I boil the cream and remove the small pot from the heat source, then add the dark chocolate chopped into small pieces.

  • I use the whisk and stir quickly until it becomes shiny and uniform.

  • In the food processor jar, I put the cookies and toasted hazelnuts, and grind them into a coarse powder.

  • I add the cold yogurt and mix the ingredients together

  • I form balls, eight in total, each weighing 1 oz.

  • I put them in the freezer to set, 30 minutes will be enough.

  • By now, the chocolate ganache is cold, and I dip the truffles with the help of a spoon.

  • Here are the chocolate truffles ready to be enjoyed with company.

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in cucina con pina

My name is Pina, and my passion is food and cooking in general. On the blog, I focus on regional dishes like those from my birthplace, Sicily. I also feature dishes from Lazio, the region that has hosted me for over 40 years, but in general, I cover all Italian regions. Traveling and exploring is my second passion, so I couldn't leave out dishes from around the "World" on my blog. My blog is divided into simple and essential sections like appetizers, first courses, main courses, side dishes, bread and leavened products, jams and preserves, wines and wineries, and of course, travels. Desserts are included, and finally, there is a dedicated corner for gluten-free options. Easy recipes, explained step by step and always updated.

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