Caramel-Dark Chocolate Truffles with Fleur de Sel

Gluten Free
Caramel-Dark Chocolate Truffles with Fleur de Sel
45 min.
32
131kcal

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Indulge your senses with our exquisite Caramel-Dark Chocolate Truffles, crowned with a touch of Fleur de Sel. These delightful morsels are perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting an elegant dinner party or simply treating yourself to a luxurious homemade snack. With their rich flavor and smooth texture, these gluten-free truffles embody the perfect marriage of sweet and savory, making them an irresistible delight for chocolate lovers.

Crafted with bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, each truffle is filled with a luscious caramel center that melts in your mouth. The delicate sprinkle of Fleur de Sel enhances the chocolate's deep flavors, creating a gourmet experience that's reminiscent of fine patisseries. And with just 131 calories per truffle, you can enjoy these decadent bites without the guilt.

This recipe yields 32 servings, making it an ideal choice for sharing with friends and family. With a prep time of just 45 minutes, plus a little patience as they chill, you'll find these truffles are not only a treat to make but also to savor. Whether enjoyed as an antipasti, starter, or elegant dessert, these Caramel-Dark Chocolate Truffles are sure to impress and leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon fleur del sel 
  • 32 servings fleur del sel 
  • 20 ounces bittersweet chocolate divided finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoons water 
  • 0.7 cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil
  • pastry brush
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Place 8 ounces chocolate in metal bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); stir until chocolate is smooth.
  2. Remove chocolate from over water.
  3. Combine sugar and 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, occasionally brushing sides of pan with wet pastry brush. Increase heat; boil until syrup is deep amber color, brushing down sides and swirling pan occasionally, about 4 minutes.
  4. Add cream (mixture will bubble). Stir over very low heat until caramel is smooth.
  5. Mix caramel and 1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel into melted chocolate. Chill until truffle filling is firm, at least 3 hours.
  6. Place cocoa in bowl. Using 1 tablespoon truffle filling for each truffle, roll into balls, then roll in cocoa. Arrange on baking sheet. Cover; chill overnight.
  7. Line 13x9x2-inch baking sheet with foil.
  8. Place remaining 12 ounces chocolate in medium metal bowl over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); stir until chocolate is melted and smooth and thermometer inserted into chocolate registers 115°F.
  9. Remove bowl from over water. Working quickly, submerge 1 truffle in melted chocolate. Using fork, lift out truffle and tap fork against side of bowl to allow excess coating to drip off.
  10. Transfer truffle to prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining truffles.
  11. Sprinkle truffles lightly with additional fleur de sel.
  12. Let stand until coating sets, at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
  13. Submerge the bulb of a candy thermometer or the sensor on the stem of an instant-read thermometer in the chocolate for an accurate reading.

Nutrition Facts

Calories131kcal
Protein4.44%
Fat58.89%
Carbs36.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.19
Glycemic Load
1.45
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.4495652360113%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.87mg
Epicatechin
2.64mg
Quercetin
0.13mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:130.53kcal
6.53%
Fat:8.77g
13.49%
Saturated Fat:5.15g
32.2%
Carbohydrates:12.28g
4.09%
Net Carbohydrates:10.37g
3.77%
Sugar:8.75g
9.72%
Cholesterol:6.67mg
2.22%
Sodium:215.42mg
9.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:18.33mg
6.11%
Protein:1.49g
2.98%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.35%
Copper:0.27mg
13.65%
Magnesium:38.25mg
9.56%
Fiber:1.91g
7.66%
Iron:1.31mg
7.3%
Phosphorus:58.81mg
5.88%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.83%
Potassium:125.68mg
3.59%
Selenium:1.84µg
2.63%
Vitamin A:81.75IU
1.63%
Calcium:16.16mg
1.62%
Vitamin K:1.47µg
1.4%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.27%
Vitamin E:0.15mg
1.01%
Source:Epicurious