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Chocolate Truffle Squares

Chocolate Truffle Squares

Indulgent, melt-in-the-mouth dark chocolate ganache set into elegant squares for the perfect decadent finish to any meal.

15 min

Cook time

16

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~220

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

220

Calories · kcal

2

Protein · g

16

Carbs · g

16

Fat · g

Ingredients

  • dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) — 400g
  • double cream — 250ml
  • unsalted butter — 50g
  • sea salt — 0.5 tsp
  • cocoa powder — 2 tbsp

Method

  1. 1

    Line the 20cm square baking tin with baking parchment.

  2. 2

    Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it into a medium heatproof bowl.

  3. 3

    Place the double cream and butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium until it just reaches a gentle simmer.

  4. 4

    Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for two minutes.

  5. 5

    Gently stir the mixture starting from the centre until it is smooth, glossy, and fully combined.

  6. 6

    Stir in the sea salt, then pour the ganache into the prepared baking tin, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  7. 7

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely firm.

  8. 8

    Once set, lift the block out using the parchment, slice into 16 even squares, and lightly dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Allergens to check

Dairy

Why this works

The combination of high-cocoa dark chocolate and rich double cream creates an emulsified ganache that provides a sophisticated bitterness balanced by creamy fats, with the sea salt acting as a flavour enhancer to brighten the deep chocolate notes.

Equipment

Small saucepan, Heatproof bowl, Spatula, 20cm square baking tin, Baking parchment, Sharp knife

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