Description
Delightful chocolate truffles infused with the unique floral notes of lavender, perfect for special occasions or gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the lavender. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain and return the cream to the saucepan.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate in a bowl and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture until firm, about 120 minutes.
- Scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
For different variations, consider adding orange zest or using milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg