A delightful fusion of rich dark chocolate and the zesty freshness of lemon in these Lemon & Dar Chocolate Truffles. The bright, tangy flavor of lemon beautifully complements the deep, rich notes of dark chocolate, creating a unique and refreshing taste experience.
These Lemon & Dark Chocolate Truffles are a delightful fusion of rich dark chocolate and the zesty freshness of lemon. The key to achieving the perfect truffle texture is to ensure the chocolate mixture is thoroughly chilled before rolling. The combination of cocoa powder and lemon zest for the coating adds a wonderful contrast of flavors and a bit of extra zestiness. These truffles are a sophisticated treat for any occasion!
Chocolate truffles are believed to have been invented in France in the 1920s, named after the luxurious and rare fungus due to their resemblance. The traditional French truffle is made with a simple ganache center, rolled in cocoa powder to give it an earthy look akin to the original truffle. Over time, truffles have evolved with various flavors and coatings to suit different palates.
The introduction of citrus to chocolate truffles adds a modern twist to the classic confection. The bright, tangy flavor of lemon beautifully compliments the deep, rich notes of dark chocolate, creating a unique and refreshing taste experience. This combination highlights the versatility of truffles and how they can be adapted to include a variety of flavor profiles, making them a cherished treat worldwide.
Storing
Store these Lemon & Dark Chocolate Truffles in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. You could also refrigerate them for up to 5 days and just take them out of the refrigerator for sometime, before consuming.
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Lemon & Dark Chocolate Truffles
12
servings30
minutes2
hoursA delightful fusion of rich dark chocolate and the zesty freshness of lemon in these Lemon & Dar Chocolate Truffles.
Ingredients
160g Semi Sweet Dark Chocolate, chopped
70g Heavy Cream
10g Salted butter, if using unsalted butter add pinch of salt
15g Sugar (Sweeten as per taste)
2 tbsp Lemon zest
1 tbsp lemon zest, for rolling
20g Cocoa powder, for rolling
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the cream and butter over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add chopped chocolate bars. Stir in the sugar until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Stir in the lemon zest
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll truffles in cocoa powder and lemon zest. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
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