Cocoa Dusted Truffle

Cocoa Dusted Truffles are luxurious, bite-sized confections made from a rich chocolate ganache center, typically crafted with high-quality dark chocolate and heavy cream, then rolled in a fine layer of unsweetened cocoa powder. Originating in France in the late 19th century, they are named for their resemblance to the rare and expensive truffle fungus found in European forests.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a quick energy boost along with some antioxidants from the cocoa. A single truffle typically contains around 70-100 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	210 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	15 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Copper	0.3 mg
Manganese	0.2 mg
Phosphorus	40 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Vitamin A	30 IU
Vitamin E	0.2 mg

Per 4 pieces (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, these truffles represent the pinnacle of French pâtisserie and are often associated with luxury and celebration. Nutritionally, the cocoa dusting provides a bitter contrast to the sweet ganache and contains flavonoids, which are antioxidants linked to various health benefits.