Place the cream and the sugar in a small saucepan and heat together over a gentle heat until nearly boiling.
Place the chopped chocolate and cubed butter into a large heatproof bowl.
Pour the hot cream and sugar mixture over the chopped chocolate and butter and leave for a couple of minutes, then stir until smooth. Add salt, stir again, and allow to cool, then transfer the mixture into the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Remove the mixture from the fridge, and using a teaspoon or a melon baller, scoop out truffles, and roll them into balls using the palms of your hands.
Roll the chocolate truffles in cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts or some extra sugar.
Chef's Tip
Chef’s Tip 1: Turn your sugar pink or red by adding 2-3 drops of food colouring gel to the sugar and mix it well.
Chef’s Tip 2: You can also melt some white chocolate and dip the truffles into melted white chocolate.