Chocolate Ricotta Fudgy Truffles (Printable Version)

Fudgy chocolate and ricotta spheres with almond crunch. Easy, creamy, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
02 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate, melted

→ Coating

03 - 1/4 cup chopped almonds

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese with melted dark chocolate until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Place the mixture in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes until firm enough to shape.
03 - Using a spoon, scoop portions of the firm mixture and roll into balls approximately 2.5 cm (1 inch) in diameter.
04 - Roll each truffle in chopped almonds, pressing gently to coat evenly.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic fridge and pantry staples
  • Ready in under an hour
  • No oven or special equipment required
  • Naturally gluten free
  • Customizable coatings to suit every mood
02 -
  • Each truffle is high in protein from the ricotta
  • These truffles make a great make-ahead treat for parties
  • They freeze beautifully for longer storage
03 -
  • Always use the freshest ricotta for the creamiest texture
  • Let chocolate cool slightly before mixing to avoid melting the ricotta
  • A small cookie scoop gives perfectly uniform truffles for an impressive presentation

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