Description
These decadent olive oil chocolates feature a creamy, luscious center made with extra virgin olive oil and are coated in a crisp dark chocolate shell. Simple yet elegant, they’re perfect for gifting or indulging in a homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups dark chocolate, finely chopped and divided
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of chopped dark chocolate to a saucepan over low heat. Stir until fully melted, then remove from heat.
- Transfer melted chocolate to a bowl. Stir in the olive oil until smooth and glossy.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 25 minutes.
- Once chilled, stir the mixture until thickened and scoopable.
- Line a plate with parchment paper. Scoop 2 teaspoons of mixture and roll into smooth balls. Repeat to make 12 balls.
- Melt the remaining 3/4 cup of dark chocolate in a saucepan over low heat. Transfer to a bowl.
- Dip each ball in the melted chocolate to coat. Use a fork to remove and let excess drip off. Place on the lined plate.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Repeat for all chocolates.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until coating is set.
Notes
- Add orange zest or vanilla extract to the center for extra flavor.
- Use cocoa powder instead of melted chocolate for a truffle-style finish.
- Top with chopped nuts or cacao nibs instead of salt.
- Use kitchen gloves while rolling to avoid melting from hand warmth.
- Work in batches if doubling the recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chocolate
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
