Easy Chocolate Truffle Recipe
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Easy Chocolate Truffle Recipe
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This easy chocolate truffle recipe is full of creamy chocolate flavor that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day of the year that you just want some chocolate! With just four ingredients you can find at home, these chocolate truffles are super easy to make and absolutely delicious!
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Ingredients
- 7 ounces milk chocolate baking chocolate broken into cubes
- 2 TBS salted butter
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 10 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
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Instructions
- Start by heating the baking chocolate bars in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir consistently and watch the chocolate until it's completed melted.
- Once the chocolate is melted, add the butter and stir until the butter is completely melted. Then remove the entire mixture from the heat.
- Add the heavy whipping cream to the chocolate and stir until the mixture comes back to a rich chocolate color.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a small bowl and put it in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, stirring it every 5 minutes, until the mixture is thickened but not firm.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or wax paper works as well) and use either a tablespoon or a small cookie scoop to scoop balls of the mixture and place them on the cookie sheet.
- Put back in the refrigerator and chill the chocolate balls for another 10 minutes.
- While the balls are chilling, melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave in a wide mouth glass or bowl at 30 second intervals, stirring between each one. Continue doing this until the chocolate is smooth.
- Use a fork or chocolate dipping tool to dip the rolled truffles into the melted chocolate, then place them onto a piece of clean wax paper (or parchment paper) to let the chocolate harden.
- If decorating with sprinkles or additional chocolate, do this before the chocolate completely sets.
- Allow chocolate to harden before enjoying.
Notes
- Make sure you have a solid hour of time to dedicate to making these truffles so that you don’t end up leaving the truffle mixture too long and ruining the truffles (or having to reheat/start over). There is some downtime in the process, but you should be ready to go with rolling and then dipping when the truffles are ready.
- Reheat the truffle mixture by placing it in the microwave at 30 second intervals to soften it back up if you do forget about it in the fridge, and it becomes too hard. Then start the chilling, rolling, etc. process all over again. (This is why I recommend not forgetting it).
- Switch it up and roll your truffles in toppings (like cocoa powder, sprinkles, nuts, etc.) instead of dipping them into more chocolate. This is a fun alternative and the rolling can be done right after rolling the balls, no need to chill them again on the baking sheet.
- Store the truffles in the refrigerator for up to two weeks in an airtight container or large zipper top bag. If you don’t dip them in chocolate, you can just store them at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- Freeze the homemade truffles in a freezer safe container for up to four months. Remove as many as you’d like to defrost and allow to defrost in the fridge before enjoying.
- Try these with different flavors depending on your mood! While I liked the milk chocolate and dark chocolate combo, you could try a variety to get different types of richness and flavor. I've tried these with semi-sweet, milk, and dark chocolate combinations and all are delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
263kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
14mg
(5%)
Sodium
44mg
(2%)
Potassium
250mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
166IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 250mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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