Sugar-Free Keto Chocolate Truffles

Sugar-Free Keto Chocolate Truffles

These rich, decadent chocolate truffles are completely sugar-free and keto-friendly, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without breaking ketosis.

KEY INFO:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
• Servings: 25 truffles
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Dietary: Keto, Sugar-free, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Equipment Needed:

• Small saucepan
• Glass mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Refrigerator-safe container
• (Alternative: Microwave-safe bowl can replace saucepan and glass bowl)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (340g) sugar-free chocolate chips (Lily’s or ChocZero)
• ⅔ cup (160ml) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

For coating:

• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• OR shredded coconut
• OR chopped nuts

Method:

1. Place chocolate chips in a glass mixing bowl and set aside.
2. Heat heavy cream and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until just below simmering (tiny bubbles around edges).
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour hot cream mixture over chocolate chips. Let stand for 3-5 minutes.
5. Stir mixture slowly until completely smooth and glossy.
6. Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours until firm enough to handle.
7. Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion ganache into 1-inch balls.
8. Roll quickly between palms to form smooth spheres.
9. Coat in your chosen topping.

Crucial Tips:

• Don’t overheat the cream – it should be hot but not boiling.
• Work quickly when rolling truffles to prevent melting.
• If mixture becomes too soft, return to fridge for 10 minutes.
• Keep hands cool by running under cold water before rolling.

Storage:

• Room temperature: 1 week in an airtight container
• Refrigerated: Up to 3 weeks
• Freezer: Up to 3 months

Scaling:

• Recipe doubles easily.
• Maintain 2:1 ratio of chocolate to cream.

Common Mistakes:

• Overheating chocolate (causes graininess).
• Rolling truffles when too soft.
• Not letting ganache set completely.

Variations:

• Add 1/4 tsp peppermint extract for mint truffles.
• Roll in crushed freeze-dried raspberries.
• Mix in 1/2 tsp espresso powder for mocha truffles.

Nutritional Info (per truffle):

• Calories: 65
• Net Carbs: 1.2g
• Fat: 6g
• Protein: 1g