Olive Oil Chocolate Truffles

Rich, silky and just a little indulgent, these truffles are the grown-up chocolate treat that are (almost) too good to share. 

Dark chocolate and olive oil are a match made in heaven, and a drizzle of Citizens of Soil olive oil adds a subtle fruity depth that makes these truffles completely irresistible. Coat them in whatever takes your fancy: crushed pistachios, cocoa, pink peppercorns, or even rose petals.

Perfect for gifting, entertaining or keeping on hand for any chocolate-related emergencies.

Here's the method:

• Line a 2lb loaf tin with parchment and set aside.
• Pour the double cream into a small saucepan and set over a low heat.
• Roughly chop the chocolate into small pieces and transfer to a heatproof bowl.
• Once small bubbles start form around the cream, pour it over the chocolate. Allow this to sit for 30 seconds while you add the olive oil and salt. Whisk everything together until silky and smooth.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and chill in the fridge for 4 hours, or until fully set. You can easily do this the night before.
• When you’re ready to portion, remove the parchment from the tin and transfer to a chopping board.
• Cut into equal squares, alternatively, you can roll into balls.
• Dip the truffles into the toppings of your choice and store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.