Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles (3-Ingredients)
Easy Homemade Chocolate Truffles to make for the holidays, Valentine's Day, or any day when you crave a decadent dessert.
Servings: 80 truffles
Calories: 62kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups heavy cream
- 18 ounces chocolate finely chopped bittersweet, with over 60% cocoa solids
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into cubes and at room temperature
- Optional: 1 tablespoon your favorite liquor
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate really small and place it into a bowl. Set it aside.
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Do not boil.
- Remove the heated heavy cream from the stove and pour it over the chopped chocolate. Allow it to stand for about five minutes so the chocolate has time to melt slowly. Start gently mixing until you form an emulsion. Add the butter and continue to mix until fully incorporated.
- If you are adding any kind of liquor to your ganache, add it now and mix well.
- Cover the surface of the ganache with foil and allow it to cool at room temperature. Place the ganache in the refrigerator for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
- When ready to form the truffles, use either your hands, a small ice cream scoop, or two teaspoons. Take dollops of the ganache and roll them quickly to form balls. Place the chocolate truffles on parchment paper and refrigerate them again for 2-3 hours.
- Prepare small trays with ground nuts, cocoa powder, and anything else you wish to cover the truffles with. Roll truffles in the trays to fully coat. Place them in chocolate paper cups. Keep them refrigerated.
Notes
- Chocolate Choice: Use high-quality dark chocolate (above 60% cocoa) for the best flavor and texture.
- Cream Tips: Heavy whipping cream is ideal. Avoid low-fat creams to ensure proper ganache consistency.
- Flavor Variations: Feel free to add a splash of your favorite liquor, extracts, or spices for a personalized touch.
- Coating Choices: Roll truffles in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or coconut flakes for different finishes.
- Chilling Time: Allow enough time for the ganache to set in the fridge before shaping and coating.
- Storing: Keep truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve truffles at room temperature for the best taste and texture experience.
Nutrition
Serving: 2serving | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.4mg
