Chocolate Truffles Recipe

By Maria Lichty

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We decided to stay home for the holidays this year. We will miss our family and friends, but it is kind of nice not having to travel. This week should be nice and relaxing for us. I still can’t believe Christmas is on Friday. I am ready though, bring on Santa:)

I am pretty sugared out from all of my baking this month, but if you are still going strong and have room for one more treat-make chocolate truffles. They might sound elaborate and hard to make, but they are super easy and everyone loves them. You can’t really go wrong with chocolate and cream:)

I rolled the truffles in toasted coconut, cocoa powder, and chopped up toffee. I highly suggest you use a top quality chocolate. I used Scharffen Berger 70% bittersweet dark chocolate. The quality of ingredients you use will determine how good the truffles are, so make sure you splurge and buy the best.

Chocolate truffles are very decadent-perfect for gift giving or any holiday party.

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Chocolate Truffles

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  • 1. In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream until it simmers. Do this over medium heat so you don't burn the cream.
  • 2. Put the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl. When the cream is hot, pour it over the chocolate. Add the vanilla. Let the cream melt the chocolate for a few minutes and then stir until smooth. It will be messy at first, but don't worry-it will turn silky smooth.
  • 3. Cool the chocolate for at least 2 hours. After the chocolate has cooled, roll the chocolate into small balls. If the chocolate is too cold, let it sit on the counter until you can roll it into small balls. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. When all of the chocolate truffles are rolled into balls, put them back in the fridge-for a couple hours or overnight.
  • 4. Prepare the toppings you wish to use and roll the truffles in the toppings. I used toasted coconut, cocoa powder, and chopped up toffee. Serve or keep in the fridge until ready to eat.

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I'm Maria and my husband is Josh. We share a love of cooking, baking, and entertaining. We enjoy creating recipes that are simple, fresh, and family friendly. We love sitting around the table with good food, good conversation, and good friends and family! Our kitchen is always open!
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  1. They’re so beautiful. A perfect gift for sure. We’re staying in SC for Christmas too and I am so excited! My parents only live an hour away, so the travel will be nice and easy (hoooray!)

  2. We made truffles just a few days ago, and the were amazing. They didn’t last long enough to be anyones gift tho 😉 We also coated ours in a layer of straight melted chocolate before rolling them in the cocoa/nuts, which then gives them a crunchy outer shell. Have a safe and blessed Christmas… I am jealous that you don’t have to travel!

  3. Your truffles sound so good. Love anything toffee!

    I love making candy and it’s so easy! But I am on sugar over load until tomorrow!

  4. me, sugared out? NEVER! in fact, even at this juncture in this season of treat-eating, i could put away a box full of toasted-coconut-covered chocolate truffles. scrumptious!

  5. I couldn’t agree more. I wish we were not traveling. Ugh. Makes me anxious just thinking about holiday flights. Ugh, ugh, ugh.

    Those truffles look amazing! Truly, amazing!

  6. Maria I would be ever so happy to open a box and find homemade truffles! I really like the toasted coconut coated ones! 🙂

  7. I love truffles! These are such great ideas. I didn’t get around to making any this Christmas. Maybe Valentines day. 🙂

  8. I love truffles..these look beautiful; I wish I made the toasted coconut ones because they look divine! Happy Holidays.