Description
These Chocolate Ricotta Fudgy Truffles are a decadent treat that melt in your mouth, offering a rich, creamy texture paired with a deep chocolate flavor. Each bite is a delightful balance of sweetness and a hint of tanginess from the ricotta, making them an irresistible indulgence.
Ingredients
- Chocolate: 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- Ricotta Cheese: 1 cup, drained
- Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup, sifted
- Cocoa Powder: 1/4 cup, for rolling
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained ricotta cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Fold the melted chocolate into the ricotta mixture until fully combined.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to handle.
- Once chilled, use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into balls.
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder to coat evenly.
- Place the truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These truffles can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Substitutions: Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor or swap ricotta for mascarpone for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 30 milligrams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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