Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226 g) high-quality dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Black food coloring (optional, for a more authentic look)
- Edible silver or gray dusting powder (for a metallic finish)
- Black cocoa powder, for coating
- Small edible glitter (optional, for enhanced visual appeal)
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat just until it begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate, letting it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Add vanilla extract and optional black food coloring, mixing well.
- Let the ganache cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop out small portions of ganache using a teaspoon or cookie scoop.
- Roll each portion into a tight ball and flatten slightly to resemble the Death Star shape.
- Place the shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roll each truffle in black cocoa powder for a sleek space look.
- Lightly dust with edible silver or gray powder for a metallic finish.
- Optional: sprinkle with edible glitter for a starry effect.
- Refrigerate for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure ganache is fully chilled and firm before shaping for best results.
- Using black cocoa powder gives an authentic dark appearance; food coloring is optional.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months.
- Let the truffles come to room temperature before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 85 Kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 1mg