Brown Butter Truffles
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
My love for these brown butter truffles started with a happy accident in my kitchen, and now I make them whenever I want something truly special without spending hours cooking. The beauty of this recipe is how quickly you can pull together something that tastes fancy and indulgent in less than an hour. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make these treats feel a bit more virtuous, and the nutty depth from browning the butter takes these little gems from simple to absolutely unforgettable. Best of all, most people have these ingredients on hand already, so you can impress someone tonight with minimal fuss and maximum flavor.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400salted butter
- 250 gramsdark chocolate
- 200 gramscream
- 100 gramsgranulated sugar
- 50 gramscocoa powder
- 100 gramsunsalted almonds
- 1egg white
- 1 millilitersvanilla extract
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Instructions
- 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
Tip: Be careful, as the butter can burn.
- 2
Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
Tip: Scrape the bottom of the pan for any browned bits.
- 3
Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the pan.
- 4
Add the cream and stir until smooth.
Tip: If the mixture is too thick, add a little more cream.
- 5
Stir in the dark chocolate until melted and smooth.
Tip: Be patient, as this can take a few minutes.
- 6
Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Tip: This will help the truffles set.
- 7
Just before shaping, stir in the unsalted almonds and vanilla extract.
Tip: Be gentle, as you want to avoid breaking the chocolate.
- 8
Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop out small balls of the chocolate mixture.
Tip: You should end up with around 12 truffles.
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