Black Forest (Chocolate Cherry) Truffles Recipe
Chocolate-cherry truffles offer a tart and tangy take on the traditional dessert, perfect for a unique treat.
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Instructions
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Place chopped chocolate in a medium heat-safe bowl.
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Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until small bubbles form, avoiding a boil.
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Pour hot cream over chocolate, let sit 1 minute, then whisk until combined; stir in chopped cherries and kirschwasser, if using.
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Cover ganache with cling wrap, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 2 hours to firm.
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Scoop or pipe 1-inch ganache mounds onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Dust hands with cocoa powder and roll mounds into balls, then refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.
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Melt chocolate candy coating in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
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Dip truffles in melted coating, return to the baking sheet, and top with sprinkles, dried cherry, or a piped red candy dot while wet.
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Chill truffles for 15 minutes until set; serve at room temperature and store refrigerated for up to two weeks.