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Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles
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These homemade Chocolate Truffles offer a simple yet luxurious treat with rich, creamy ganache centers coated in your choice of cocoa powder, nuts, or other toppings. Perfect for gifting, special occasions, or satisfying any chocolate craving, this versatile recipe is easy to customize with various flavors and coatings to suit every taste and dietary need.

Ingredients

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Core Ingredients

  • 200g high-quality bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (at least 60% cocoa), finely chopped
  • 100ml heavy cream
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Optional Flavorings

  • 1 tsp coffee or espresso powder (optional)
  • 1 tbsp liqueur such as rum, bourbon, or Grand Marnier (optional)

Coatings

  • Cocoa powder
  • Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts)
  • Powdered sugar
  • Shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ganache: Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl. Heat the heavy cream and unsalted butter together just until simmering, then pour the hot mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for about one minute to soften the chocolate, then stir gently until smooth and glossy to form a silky ganache base.
  2. Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ganache for 2-3 hours or until it becomes firm enough to handle. This step is crucial to achieve the right texture for shaping.
  3. Shape the Truffles: Using a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop small portions of the chilled ganache. Quickly roll each portion between your palms to form bite-sized spherical truffles.
  4. Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in your preferred coating such as cocoa powder, chopped nuts, powdered sugar, or shredded coconut. Place the coated truffles on parchment paper to set.
  5. Final Chill and Store: Refrigerate the coated truffles for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up properly before serving or packaging.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smooth texture.
  • Allow sufficient chilling time so the ganache is firm enough to shape easily.
  • Keep your hands cool while rolling to prevent the ganache from sticking; briefly rinse with cold water if needed.
  • Experiment with different coatings like crushed cookies or edible glitter to add variety and visual appeal.
  • Serve the truffles at room temperature by letting them sit outside the fridge for about 10 minutes for the perfect melt-in-your-mouth experience.

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