Description

Decadent and delightful homemade chocolate truffles that combine rich flavors, smooth textures, and simple ingredients for an easy and luxurious treat. Perfect for gifting, special occasions, or quick indulgence, these versatile truffles offer creamy centers with various coating options to satisfy every chocolate lover’s cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces high-quality chocolate (dark, milk, or white), chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon flavor extracts or liqueurs (vanilla, almond, or your choice)

Coating Options

Cocoa powder
Chopped nuts (hazelnuts, almonds, or pistachios)
Coconut flakes
Powdered sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream gently until it just begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped high-quality chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute to soften, then stir until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
Add Butter and Flavorings: Mix the softened unsalted butter and your chosen flavor extracts or liqueurs into the warm ganache, stirring until fully incorporated and silky in texture.
Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least 2 hours or until it becomes firm enough to scoop and shape without sticking.
Shape the Truffles: Using a small scoop or teaspoon, portion out the chilled ganache and quickly roll between your palms to form smooth, round balls before the chocolate melts.
Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in your preferred coating such as cocoa powder, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or powdered sugar to finish them beautifully and add texture.
Chill Again and Serve: Place the coated truffles on a tray and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to ensure they hold their shape and have a perfect texture.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smoothness.
Heat heavy cream just until steaming to avoid scorching or separating the ganache.
Ensure the ganache is properly chilled and firm before shaping for easier handling.
Work quickly when shaping and coating to prevent melting.
Experiment with coatings by mixing cocoa powder with sea salt or cinnamon for exciting flavor contrasts.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Desserts
Method: No-bake
Cuisine: International

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 15g)
Calories: 90
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 10mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 20mg

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