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Classic chocolate truffles are a divine, sumptuous treat. Making them is so much easier than you would ever think! In this post, you’ll find my classic chocolate truffles recipe which you can make for a holiday treat that everyone will love and think you’re a master candy maker!
I love, love, love making these truffles for the holidays! They are a simple little treat that will make you look like a total rockstar at dessert time. Don’t let the name, “truffle” fool you. They really are super easy to make and taste so rich and creamy. The first time I made them, I just couldn’t believe it. Of course, they were gone in about 2 seconds flat.
The chocolate lovers in your family are going to be amazed when you pull these out. Just you wait!
How to Make Classic Chocolate Truffles
Tips for making these truffles
- Be sure you use high quality chocolate for the ganache. I use Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate because the bittersweet is just a little bit too bitter for me.
- Use a trigger release scooper to measure out your truffles.
- It releases easier than using a measuring spoon.
- It’s already in a round ball shape, so you just have to smooth it in your hands.
- Chill your cookie sheet before you start. That way you are placing your truffles on an already chilled surface.
- Use a wooden spoon to mix the ganache. It won’t absorb the heat from the cream as much as a stainless steel spoon will.
What can I use to decorate the chocolate truffles with?
Roll them in:
- Cocoa Powder
- Coconut
- Diced nuts
- Powdered sugar
- Sprinkles
- Finely crushed up hard candy, i.e. peppermint, sweet-tarts, etc.
Dip them in one of the following and then drizzle with a contrasting color:
- Melted chocolate
- Melted white chocolate
- Melted colored chocolate
What is chocolate ganache?
I keep using the word, ganache, to describe the chocolate. That is what the truffle is made of. When you mix it with the heavy cream, it becomes chocolate ganache. Yum.
How else can I use ganache?
Here are just a few ideas for using ganache:
- While it is still room temperature, pour it over a cooled cake and use it as a glossy frosting. Do let it cool to room temperature before pouring. It needs to firm up just a little. but not be cold.
- After it is chilled, you can whip it up in the mixer ( I love my Kitchen Aid!) and use it as a fluffy frosting. YUM! It’s so good.
- Cool it, but not completely, and pipe it into the center of a cupcake.
- Use the truffles to decorate a cake. It will make it look super fancy!
Can I use white chocolate to make truffles?
Yes, you can! Just switch out the chocolate for white chocolate and make white chocolate truffles! Dip them in melted chocolate for a gorgeous contrasting truffle.
Truffle dessert for all kinds of chocolate lovers!
Now let’s take a look at this this easy truffle recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of heavy whipping cream
- 18 ounces of chocolate (bittersweet or semi-sweet)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Dark Cocoa, coconut flake, or diced nuts for topping
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate into small pieces and place in a heat safe bowl.
- Heat the heavy whipping cream until it is just before the boiling point. Do not let it boil.
- Add vanilla to the cream and full incorporate it.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for one minute.
- Begin stirring the chocolate with a wooden spoon until it is completely melted and is silky smooth.
- Put the chocolate ganache into the refrigerator until it is completely chilled; at least 6 hours. Best to leave overnight.
- Line a large cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper.
- Use a small trigger release scooper to measure out truffles.
- Roll in your hands to form a ball and place on lined cookie sheet.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Place cocoa powder (or desired topping) on a shallow dish and roll truffle in powder until it is coated.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Notes
Optional toppings: coconut, finely diced nuts, powdered sugar, finely crushed up hard candy
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 188Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 36mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 3g
I hope you make many, many delicious truffles for you and yours! They really are a delightful addition to any celebration!
xoxo
Gwen
More Sweet Treat Ideas:
- Salted Caramel Butter Toffee Trifle
- Nutella Stuffed Marshmallows
- Mini Banana Oven Smores
- Homemade Nutty Chocolate Snack Bars
FAQs
Chocolate truffles are considered one of the most indulgent treats and ultimate luxury desserts. They combine the richness of high-quality chocolate with a creamy center, making them ideal as sympathy chocolate or just a sweet treat for any special occasion.
What's the difference between chocolate truffles and mushroom truffles? ›
Homemade chocolate truffles are named after truffles because of the striking resemblance with the original truffle mushrooms. While one is the expensive fungus that grows underneath the oak trees, the other Is the intricate chocolate ganache coated in tempered chocolate as a chocolate coating.
What is in the middle of a chocolate truffle? ›
A chocolate truffle's basic components are tempered chocolate on the outside and chocolate ganache within. The delicious chocolate ganache filling is made from bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream. To give the delicate and creamy ganache filling a firm shell, it is dipped in tempered chocolate.
How to coat chocolate truffles in chocolate? ›
Cool chocolate to 85 to 90º F. for dipping. Dip cold, firm truffle into melted chocolate, holding with a fork and covering with several coats of chocolate.
What kind of chocolate is best for truffles? ›
Semi-sweet or dark chocolate make a very intense chocolate truffle and milk chocolate yields a sweeter truffle. If using milk chocolate, reduce the cream to 1/2 cup as milk chocolate is much softer than dark chocolate.
What country makes the best chocolate truffles? ›
Belgium – Top-Rated Country with the Best Chocolate
For most people, the main point of going to Belgium is trying its chocolate. After all, it is the best country when it comes to chocolate production. So, you can't go to Belgium and NOTTT try its chocolate. Now, you must be wondering why Belgium's chocolate is unique.
Why are chocolate truffles so expensive? ›
Chocolate truffles can be expensive for several reasons, including the cost of base ingredients, the production process, and their reputation. Firstly, even when produced on an industrial level, gourmet truffles require high-quality chocolate, cream, and butter, all of which can be expensive by themselves.
Why are my chocolate truffles too soft? ›
"A good truffle should melt in your mouth," says Saffitz. If you serve them stone-cold and straight outta the fridge, you're missing the point. That said, letting them sit at room temperature for hours will render them so soft that you can't pick them up. A solid hour oughta do the trick.
Are there real truffles in chocolate truffles? ›
Despite sharing a name, a chocolate truffle does not contain any truffles of the mushroom variety. Nevertheless, some especially adventurous chocolate manufacturers may attempt to make chocolate-covered mushrooms.
Should you refrigerate chocolate truffles? ›
If you think you can eat all of your truffles within that two-week span, store them in the fridge. Because of the fresh cream, truffles do need to be chilled (and no, a chilly garage does not count!). To keep the truffles fresh, seal them in an airtight container.
Homemade truffles can last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator and for up to 6 months in the freezer. For the best texture and flavor, bring them to room temperature before serving. Even if you're planning on gifting your chocolate truffles, be sure to store them in the fridge or freezer.
What makes truffles taste so good? ›
Truffles are known for their earthy, umami-rich flavor and heady, musky aroma. Their flavor is sometimes compared to mushrooms, although truffles are more intense and complex in taste and far more fragrant. The exact profile varies by variety, season and quality, incorporating nutty, garlicky or floral notes.
Why are truffles so yummy? ›
Because the appeal of the truffle lies heavily in its intoxicating earthy aroma, it plays beautifully with rich foods that can readily absorb and highlight the scent and flavor, especially butter, eggs, cheese, pasta and avocado.
Why are Lindt truffles so good? ›
In our recipes, we use special blends of cocoa bean varieties from different regions. These bean combinations are a closely guarded secret and are what give our Lindt chocolates their exquisite taste. Furthermore, Lindt & Sprüngli is one of the few “bean-to-bar” chocolate makers in the world.
How are you supposed to eat chocolate truffles? ›
Chocolate truffles should be enjoyed slowly, preferably as a dessert after a meal, when you have the time to fully indulge in the experience, and not as a quick snack. You should eat the truffle in one or two bites, but let the chocolate rest in your mouth until it melts.
