Chocolate Truffles
Indulge in the decadent pleasure of homemade chocolate truffles with this easy recipe. Velvety smooth and rich, these truffles are a luxurious treat perfect for any occasion. Coat them in your favorite toppings for a personalized touch or dip in melted chocolate for a glossy finish. Serve these delightful confections on a special platter or package them up as a thoughtful gift - either way, they are sure to impress with their exquisite flavor and silky texture.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g/10oz good quality plain (semi-sweet) chocolate
- 250ml/8 fl oz double (heavy) cream
- 40g/1-1/2oz unsalted butter
- 3 tbs brandy, rum or other liquer to flavour
- Coating Options;
- Chocolate vermicelli (sprinkles)
- Cocoa powder
- Finely chopped hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios or almonds
- Icing (confectioners) sugar
Instructions
- Break the chocolate into small pieces. Bring the cream to the boil in a saucepan then remove from heat and add the broken chocolate. Stir until it melts, then stir in the butter and allow it to melt completely. Add the brandy or other liquer and make sure it is well mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and, when cool, cover with clingfilm then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Line a baking sheet with non-stick paper. Using a teaspoon or a melon ball maker if you have one, make 20 to 30 balls from the chilled chocolate mixture, placing each one on the baking sheet.
- Put the cocoa, icing sugar, cocoa powder, vermicelli or nuts on to separate plates, if you are using more than one kind of covering. Roll the truffles in whichever you choose. Doing a variety looks very good.
- You can also dip the uncovered chocolate in melted chocolate (use a skewer or cocktail stick) instead of the other coverings to give a smooth chocolatey appearance. For best results, freeze the truffles before coating them in melted chocolate.
- Allow the truffles to chill.
- Present them in little truffle paper cases or piled up in a dish or on a plate. They keep in the refrigerator for about 10 days or you can freeze them for about 8 weeks.
Yield
Makes 20
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