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Assorted homemade chocolate truffles with various coatings including cocoa powder, coconut, nuts and colorful sprinkles arranged on white plate

Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe

These rich, velvety chocolate truffles melt in your mouth with every bite. Made with just cream, chocolate, and love — they're the perfect indulgent treat that brings back childhood memories of special occasions and cozy family moments.
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Course : Dessert
Cuisine : French
Prep Time : 20 minutes
Cook Time : 5 minutes
Chilling Time : 3 hours
Total Time : 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings : 24 pieces
Calories : 85kcal
Cost : $8.75
Author : Aliana Recipes

Equipment

  • 1 Medium mixing bowl To hold chocolate and create ganache
  • 1 Small saucepan To heat cream gently on stovetop
  • 1 Whisk or wooden spoon To stir ganache until smooth
  • 1 Small cookie scoop or spoon To portion truffle mixture evenly

Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips - Or chopped chocolate bar
  • 1 cup Heavy cream - Full-fat for best texture
  • 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract - Optional but recommended
  • 3 tablespoons Cocoa powder - For rolling truffles
  • 3 tablespoons Chocolate sprinkles - Alternative coating option
  • 3 tablespoons Shredded coconut - Unsweetened preferred
  • 3 tablespoons Chopped nuts - Any variety you prefer
  • - - Rose petals - Decorative coating option
  • - - Colored sprinkles - For special occasions

Instructions

  • Place chocolate chips in medium bowl. If using chocolate bar, chop into small uniform pieces for even melting.
  • Warm heavy cream in saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer. Watch carefully to avoid boiling.
  • Pour hot cream over chocolate and let sit 1 minute undisturbed. Gently stir until completely smooth and glossy.
  • Mix in vanilla extract or desired flavoring until evenly distributed throughout the chocolate mixture.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight until firm enough to roll into balls.
  • Using clean hands or small scoop, form mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each truffle in chosen coating.

Notes

The secret to perfect chocolate truffles lies in patience — let the ganache chill completely before rolling. These luxurious treats taste like they came from an expensive chocolate shop, but they're made with simple pantry ingredients and lots of love.

Nutrition

Serving : 20g | Calories : 85kcal | Carbohydrates : 8g | Protein : 1g | Fat : 6g | Saturated Fat : 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat : 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat : 1.5g | Cholesterol : 12mg | Sodium : 5mg | Potassium : 45mg | Fiber : 1g | Sugar : 6g | Vitamin A : 120IU | Calcium : 15mg | Iron : 0.8mg