Looking for more tempting treats? Also try these ever so popular Oreo Truffles (AKA Oreo Balls)! Only 3 ingredients and unbelievably tasty!
Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Sure, high quality store-bought chocolate truffles are always temptingly delicious, but have you tried them homemade yet? Believe it or not they are even better! Plus they are so fun to make and perfectly customizable. You can add different extracts and roll (or dip) in so many different toppings to finish. They are great for gifting and always sure to satisfy those chocolate cravings!
Helpful Tips
You can use anywhere from about 35% to 75% intensity of chocolate. If using milk chocolate it’s important to follow specific ratios and direction for that as it has added milk in the chocolate and requires less cream. Just be sure to use a good quality chocolate bars (something such as Callebaut, Ghirardelli, Valhrona, Lindt, Scharffen Berger etc), they’ll only taste as good as the chocolate you use. Don’t use chocolate chips the won’t have the same final consistency and quality. Plan ahead and be sure to allow enough time for refrigeration. The chocolate will be super runny and needs to set in the fridge before attempting to roll. If possible wear food safe gloves when rolling, chocolate will stick less to gloves than bare hands.
Only 4 Ingredients for Chocolate Truffles
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Coating Ideas
Pick 1 or more to roll the truffles in:
Cocoa powder: Dutch process, unsweetened, or even sweetened would work. Fine shredded coconut: Sweetened or unsweetened. Sprinkles: Any color to match the current celebration or holiday. Just keep in mind if you want soft truffles avoid crisp/crunchy sprinkles. Coarse/raw sugar: If you want to up the sweetness. Finely chopped chocolate: I blitz it in the food processor. You can also shave it. Melted chocolate: If going this route, be sure the rolled truffles are well chilled before dipping into melted chocolate. Chopped nuts: Walnuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, almonds, or peanuts are all great options. You can use as is or toasted. Freeze dried berries, pulverized in food processor: Strawberries, blueberries or raspberries are great options. Strawberries are the red/pink pictured here. If you want them extra coated in it you can roll, spritz exterior with a little water then roll again.
How to Make Dark Chocolate Truffles
How to Make Milk Chocolate Truffles
Use only 1/3 cup heavy cream (with 8 oz. milk chocolate). Place chopped milk chocolate and heavy cream in a heat proof bowl. Heat a few inches of water in a saucepan on the stove nearly to simmer. Set the bowl over saucepan. Heat mixture, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and smooth. Cover and chill until mixture is firm enough to work with. Scoop out 1 Tbsp at a time, shape into rounds. Roll through desired coating.
How to Store Homemade Truffles and Shelf Life
Store prepared truffles in a single layer in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated. They should keep well up to 2 weeks (just note that some of the toppings may melt away a bit over time such as cocoa or pulverized freeze dried berries). You can enjoy straight from the fridge or for softer truffles let them rest at cool room temperature for 20 minutes.
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