5-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles: Decadent, Easy & Irresistible

If you’ve ever wanted to make luxurious, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate truffles but thought they were too complicated—think again. These 5-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles are silky smooth, rich, and incredibly easy to make.

With just dark chocolate, heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and cocoa powder, you can create indulgent, homemade truffles that taste just like they came from a high-end chocolate shop. No fancy equipment, no complicated techniques—just pure chocolate bliss.

Why You’ll Love This Dark Chocolate Recipe

• Just 5 simple ingredients—no artificial fillers or preservatives
• Melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s ultra-rich and decadent
• Endlessly customizable—roll them in nuts, coconut, or even espresso powder
• Perfect for gifting or a treat-yourself moment – I gave these out last year for the holidays and recieved rave reviews, so they are on my list for next year too!

Dark Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 oz high-quality dark chocolate (70% or higher), finely chopped
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup cocoa powder (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate: Place the finely chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the cream: In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just starts to simmer (don’t let it boil).
3. Combine & stir: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to soften the chocolate. Then, stir gently until completely smooth.
4. Add butter & vanilla: Stir in the butter and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
5. Chill the mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate mixture is firm enough to scoop.
6. Shape the truffles: Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out portions of the chocolate mixture and roll them into balls with your hands.
7. Coat the truffles: Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat evenly. For extra flavor, try rolling some in crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or powdered sugar.
8. Chill & serve: Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information (Per Truffle, based on 12 servings)

• Calories: 100
• Protein: 1g
• Carbs: 5g
• Fat: 8g

Tips for the Best Dark Chocolate Truffles

• Use high-quality chocolate—since this is the main ingredient, it makes all the difference.
• Let the hot cream sit on the chocolate before stirring—this helps it melt evenly.
• For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon, espresso, or orange zest to the ganache before chilling.
• To prevent sticky hands, dust your palms with cocoa powder when rolling the truffles.

Conclusion

These 5-Ingredient Dark Chocolate Truffles prove that homemade chocolate can be as easy as it is decadent.

Whether you’re making them for a holiday treat, a fancy dessert platter, or a late-night chocolate craving, these silky, melt-in-your-mouth truffles will not disappoint.