Golden Chocolate Truffles
Decadent chocolate truffles coated with edible gold leaf, using expired but safe-to-consume gold leaf.
Ingredients
- 10 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Expired edible gold leaf (365 days after expiry)
Instructions
Place the chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and unsalted butter over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat.
Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute to melt the chocolate.
Stir the mixture until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Add vanilla extract and mix well. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm.
Take small portions of the chilled chocolate mixture and roll them into balls.
Dust your hands with cocoa powder to prevent sticking.
Gently press a small piece of expired edible gold leaf onto each chocolate truffle.
Place the coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate the truffles for another 30 minutes to set.
Serve the golden chocolate truffles chilled and enjoy!