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Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Homemade chocolate truffles with a smooth ganache center and simple toppings like cocoa powder or walnuts. Made with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Cooling time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Servings: 24 truffles
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar about 62%, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • pinch salt
  • Toppings: cocoa powder, sprinkles, finely chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Place chopped chocolate in a large heat safe bowl.
  • Add cream to a heavy bottomed pot and heat to just a simmer. Do not boil.
  • Pour simmering cream over the chopped chocolate, then cover with a plate or plastic wrap and let sit for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover the chocolate and cream mixture and begin whisking. At first the mixture will appear broken, keep whisking, working from the middle out, until the ganache comes together.
  • Once the cream and chocolate have been incorporated, whisk in the butter, honey and salt until all of the butter has been incorporated and the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  • Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until very firm. You want the ganache to be the consistency of chilled nut butter.
  • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Scoop one level tablespoon of the ganache and use a small spatula to scoop it out of the tablespoons and place on the prepared sheet pan. Continue with the remaining ganache, and then place the entire sheet pan back in the fridge for about 30 minutes (this will make it easier to roll into neat truffles).
  • Set out desired toppings, then roll the chilled ganache balls into smooth round truffles, coating them in your desired toppings as you roll. Store finished truffles in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

My Top Tip: Make sure your chocolate has melted completely! Ganache can be fickle. If you have a few lumps of solid chocolate lingering after forming the ganache, set up a double boiler on the stove by placing your heat-proof bowl on top of a small pot of simmering water. Do not let the water touch the bottom of the bowl. Whisk over the simmering water until everything is melted and smooth.
Storage: Store your chocolate truffles in an airtight container lined with wax paper in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing: If you have leftover truffles, or you’d like to make these ahead of time, line a freezer-safe container with parchment or wax paper, then place the finished truffles inside. Cover them with another layer of parchment or wax paper, then freeze them for up to 2 months. To enjoy, let them defrost in the fridge, then bring them to room temperature before enjoying.
*The nutrition label includes 1-2 tablespoons of each topping (cocoa powder, sprinkles, and crushed walnuts).

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

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