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Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe

These homemade chocolate truffles are extra creamy with the addition of butter. After mixing the 4 ingredients together, let the mixture set in the refrigerator, then roll into balls. Follow this homemade truffles recipe and the helpful video tutorial below!

Ingredients

  • two 4-ounce quality semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate bars (226g), very finely chopped*
  • 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream*
  • optional: 1 Tablespoon (14g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • optional: 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • toppings: unsweetened cocoa powder, sprinkles, crushed nuts, melted or tempered chocolate

Directions

  • Place the chocolate in a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the heavy cream until it is simmering. You can heat it on the stove or in the microwave.
  • Add the butter, if using, to the chocolate and pour the heavy cream evenly on top. Let the warm cream and chocolate sit for 5 minutes minutes. Add the vanilla extract then stir until the chocolate has completely melted. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface (to avoid condensation) and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. Tip: Pour into a flat shallow dish, such as a 8-inch square baking pan, so the mixture evenly and quickly sets.
  • Scoop the set truffle mixture into 2 teaspoon-sized mounds. This small cookie scoop is the perfect size. For larger truffles, 1 Tablespoon size mounds. Roll each into balls. This gets a little sticky, so see my tips above.
  • Roll each into toppings, if desired. Truffles taste best at room temperature!
  • Cover tightly and store truffles at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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