Easy Chocolate Truffles
Delicious homemade chocolate truffles that are perfect for any occasion and can be customized with various toppings.
Ingredients
For the Ganache
- 285 g dark chocolate melts (or chocolate chips, or chocolate block coarsely chopped) Use high-quality dark chocolate for best flavor.
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup cream (full fat, not low fat, not whipped)
For the Coating and Toppings
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch Processed is darker and looks posh.
- ½ cup crushed peanuts Use small pieces so they can stick.
- ⅓ cup sprinkles or similar
- ¼ cup icing sugar / powdered sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Place chocolate, cream, and butter in a microwave-proof bowl.
- Microwave on high for 4 x 30-second bursts, stirring in between each burst.
- Cover the bowl with a plate and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth – this is called ganache!
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 6 hours. Do not shortcut this step by freezing!
- Put a dinner plate or tray that you will use to place the rolled truffles on in the fridge as well.
- Once the ganache is firm, you can start rolling the truffle balls.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Can freeze for up to 3 months.