View source for Desserts/deep dark chocolate truffles

Serves: 20 (40 truffles)

Active Time: 28 minutes

Total Time: 3 hour 30 minutes+

From: Fresh
==Ingredients==
6 tablespoons heavy cream

1 cup finally chopped dark chocolate (about 6 ounces)

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

==Directions==

=== Step 1 ===
Remove cream from fridge and let stand while you melt chocolate. Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler over medium low heat; should take 6 to 10 minutes.  Stir until smooth.

=== Step 2 ===
Remove from heat, stir in cream until mixture is smooth and shiny, about 3 minutes.  Add vanilla and stir until smooth.

=== Step 3 ===
Pour mixture into shallow bowl, let set at room temp for 30 minutes, then cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours or overnight.  Let rest at room temperature for a few minutes before forming truffles.

=== Step 4 ===
Scoop 1/2 teaspoonfuls of chocolate and form into balls.  It will be messy!  A melon baller might be helpful.  Freeze plate of rolled truffles for one hour.  If you plan to store them for a while, put them in an airtight container after freezing for one hour.

=== Step 5 ===
[[deserts/finishing truffles|Finish truffles!]]