Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Easy chocolate truffles recipe made with five simple ingredients. These thick, decadent and creamy no-bake chocolate dessert is perfect as dessert or even as gift during the holiday seasons.
Equipment
- saucepan and spatula
- 7x4-inch container and cling wrap
- mixing bowl, chopping board and knife
- Measuring cup and spoons
Ingredients
- 200 grams dark chocolate bar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the chocolate bar to make your chocolate melt faster. Transfer in a heat-proof bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the cream. Just bring it to a simmer. Alternatively, you can use microwave and microwave for 2-3 minutes, with 1 minute interval, until heated through.
- Toss the unsalted butter into the chopped chocolate and pour the heated cream. Let it sit for 3-5 minutes before stirring.
- Add the vanilla extract and pinch of salt.
- Mix the chocolate mixture until smooth, thick, and shining. Tip: If there are any remaining chunks of unmelted chocolate, melt them in the microwave on 50% power for 20 second intervals stirring in between.
- Line a small bowl or container with cling wrap, pour the chocolate ganache and cover the top with the plastic wrap.
- Place in the refrigerator and chill the mixture for about 30 minutes to 1 hour or until solid.
- In a chopping board, cut the chilled chocolate into equal parts, around 1 teaspoon each. If you have a small cookie or ice cream scoop, you can scoop the mixture before forming into a ball.
- Form each chocolate into balls using your hands. You can put gloves for less mess and sticking.
- Roll truffle balls in cocoa powder, or any coating of your choice in a shallow bowl to coat.
- Place the balls on a platter lined with parchment, then chill or freeze them until you're ready to serve.
- Share and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use high-quality chocolate bars, as the finished product will only be as tasty as the chocolate you use.
- For the best flavor, use dark or semisweet baking bars with an intensity ranging from roughly 60% to 75%. But if you only have chocolate chips, that will still work but they won't provide the same final product or quality. PRO SUGGESTION: Add 1/2 a teaspoon of vegetable, canola, or avocado oil to your chocolate chips if they aren't melting evenly. Stir well while microwaving.
- If the ganache is too stiff to roll, let it sit at room temperature until it is manageable.
- Wash your hands in between rolling of 2-3 truffles.
- Take these out of the refrigerator 20 to 30 minutes before serving because they taste best at room temperature.
- If planning to give as gifts for holidays, use different colored sprinkles to match the occasion! Sprinkles that are smaller usually stick better. Check out my coating suggestions in the post.
