Description
Irresistible ricotta truffles from Italy melt with silky chocolate goodness. Creamy cheese and rich cocoa create a perfect small dessert you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffles Main Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
Flavoring and Coating:
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Whisk ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency without lumps.
- Gently form compact, bite-sized spheres using the ricotta mixture, arranging them carefully on a parchment-lined tray.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer for approximately 30 minutes, allowing the truffles to solidify and maintain their shape.
- Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe container, using 30-second increments and stirring between each interval until achieving a completely smooth texture.
- Carefully immerse each chilled ricotta sphere into the molten chocolate, ensuring thorough and even coverage with a delicate coating.
- Return the chocolate-drenched truffles to the parchment-lined tray, then refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to stabilize the chocolate shell.
- Once thoroughly chilled, delicately roll each truffle in unsweetened cocoa powder, creating an elegant, dusty exterior that enhances the visual and flavor profile.
Notes
- Chill the ricotta mixture thoroughly before forming balls to prevent sticking and ensure a smooth, compact shape.
- Use room temperature ricotta for easier mixing and a creamier texture that blends seamlessly with powdered sugar.
- Opt for high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content to enhance the rich, intense flavor profile of the truffles.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check that all ingredients, especially chocolate chips, are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 33 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg