Bitter chocolate truffles

These truffles make the perfect end to any dinner party. For a lighter, sweeter taste, use a dark chocolate with less cocoa solids.

TAKES 2 HOURS • MAKES 24

2 × 100g bars dark chocolate, 70% cocoa solids, chopped

85ml/3fl oz double cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

cocoa powder or grated white chocolate, for dusting

1 Put the dark chocolate, cream and vanilla in a pan and heat very gently until melted. Transfer to a bowl, cool, then chill for 1½ hours until firm.

2 Use a mini ice-cream scoop or teaspoon to make 24 truffles, then dust them with cocoa or grated white chocolate. Chill until ready to eat. You can make these 4 days ahead or they will freeze for 1 month. To serve, thaw in a cool place and, if needed, dust with a little more cocoa or chocolate.

PER TRUFFLE 62 kcals, protein 1g, carbs 5g, fat 4g, sat fat 3g, fibre none, sugar 5g, salt none