Perfect Homemade Chocolate Truffles Trio Recipe
A quick and easy 3-step recipe to make a trio of luscious chocolate truffles with classic, nutty, and citrus flavors, perfect for every occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: About 30 truffles (depending on size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 g) high-quality bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, unsweetened, for dusting
- 1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or almonds
- Zest of one large orange
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop 8 ounces (225 g) of bittersweet chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Gently warm 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer around the edges, not boiling.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk gently until smooth and glossy. Add 2 tablespoons (28 g) softened unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, stirring until fully incorporated.
- Divide the ganache into three equal parts in separate bowls.
- Leave one bowl plain for classic chocolate truffles.
- Fold 1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped toasted hazelnuts or almonds into the second bowl for nutty truffles.
- Mix the zest of one large orange into the third bowl for citrus truffles.
- Cover each bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop out small portions (~1 tablespoon/15 g) and quickly roll between palms to form smooth, round balls.
- Roll classic truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Coat nutty truffles in extra chopped nuts.
- Dust citrus truffles lightly with cocoa powder or orange zest.
- Place finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use gentle heat to melt chocolate to avoid seizing. Chill ganache well before rolling to prevent melting. Dust hands with cocoa powder to reduce stickiness. Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Let truffles sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (~15 g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
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