Thank you for showing all your love on my badam gulkand truffles. So many of you tried them on Diwali. Now it’s time to make these easy chocolate truffles in your Christmas holidays.
What is a chocolate truffle?
A chocolate truffle is nothing but a fancy name given to rolled chocolate ganache. It is a small round ball made with just heavy cream and chocolate traditionally dusted with cocoa. You can roll these truffle balls in a variety of fancy toppings that I will cover in this post. A luxurious homemade dessert can’t get easier than this!
Anyone can make them!
You do not have to be a seasoned chef or a professional chocolatier to make these truffles. There is no need to temper chocolate or handle it with extreme care. Truffles is indeed a child’s play. In fact, it is my favorite activity to do with kids. A no-bake and a no-cook recipe that is so easy for everyone to make. The holiday season is here, so consider making them with your kids.
How to make chocolate truffles at home.
In a bowl add the chocolate chips. If you are using a chocolate bar, chop it into very small pieces. Warm up heavy cream in a saucepan on medium heat over the stovetop. Or microwave in a microwave-safe bowl until a simmer. Let it come to a simmer, not a rolling boil. Pour the warm cream over the chocolate. Let it stand for a minute undisturbed. Now gently stir it until the chocolate is completely melted and forms a smooth mixture. Cover and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Or until it is stiff scoopable consistency that you can roll between your palms. I like to set it overnight.
Rolling truffles.
Set up the truffle station with the chilled mixture, assorted toppings to roll them, and a dishcloth. Wear food-grade gloves if available. Now scoop the set mixture also known as ganache with a spoon. Roll it between your palms. It should be sticky but not liquid or batter-like. Once the truffles are rolled in desired toppings they won’t stick anymore. Make all the truffle balls before rolling them in the toppings.
Truffle Toppings & Variations.
The best part of this recipe is that you can make so many variations just by rolling them in these fancy toppings. Given below are some popular options. Unsweetened Cocoa powder – Classic and delicious. Finely chopped nuts – Use one or a mix of your favorite nuts like pistachio, walnuts, and pecans. Desiccated coconut – Sweetened or unsweetened. Fancy Sprinkles – Choose colors according to the event or theme. Use smaller size sprinkles. Colorful sugar – makes them sparkly. Dehydrated strawberry or beet powder – For someone who loves pink. Think Baby showers, anniversaries, and, Valentine’s Day! Edible gold/silver dust – To make it shine and look next-level luxe. Melted Chocolate – You can dip the truffles in your choice of dark or white chocolate melted chocolate for a fancier truffle. Top it with some flaky sea salt for an amazing taste.
Flavor it up.
Fruit extracts – Classic vanilla can never go wrong. But you can make the chocolate truffles more amazing by just swapping them with pure extracts of your choice. I would recommend stirring a teaspoon of orange, mint extract into the ganache. Coffee Truffles – Stir in 2 teaspoons of instant coffee powder while heating the cream. Zest – Add 1 tablespoon of lemon or orange zest to the ganache mixture after you add the extract for a fruity freshness in your truffles.
Vegan Chocolate truffles.
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