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Chocolate Truffles Recipe

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Delicious and easy-to-make chocolate truffles using semi-sweet or dark chocolate combined with heavy cream or coconut milk, perfect for a quick homemade treat with customizable flavors and coatings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch salt (optional)
  • Coating options: cocoa powder, sprinkles, crushed walnuts or almonds, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, or melted chocolate

Instructions

  1. Chop the chocolate: Finely chop the semi-sweet or dark chocolate into small pieces to ensure it melts quickly and evenly.
  2. Heat the cream or coconut milk: Gently heat the heavy cream or full-fat canned coconut milk just until it barely begins to boil, then remove from heat immediately.
  3. Combine and mix: Pour the hot cream or coconut milk over the chopped chocolate. Add a pinch of salt and the vanilla extract if using. Stir gently until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy.
  4. Chill the mixture: Cover the chocolate ganache and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until it becomes firm enough to scoop and roll into balls.
  5. Shape the truffles: Using your hands or a mini cookie scoop, form the chilled mixture into 15-20 bite-sized balls.
  6. Add coatings: Roll the truffles in your choice of coatings such as cocoa powder, sprinkles, crushed nuts, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, or dip in melted chocolate for an extra indulgent finish.
  7. Store the truffles: Place the coated truffles on a parchment-lined plate and refrigerate or freeze them until ready to serve. Store leftover truffles in the refrigerator for 1-2 months.

Notes

  • Use full-fat canned coconut milk for best results if substituting heavy cream.
  • Make sure not to overheat the cream or coconut milk to prevent separation.
  • Customize your truffles by adding different flavor extracts or infusions like coffee, raspberry, peppermint, or coconut.
  • Chilling the ganache for at least 2 hours is important to achieve the right consistency for rolling.
  • Keep truffles refrigerated or frozen to maintain freshness and texture for longer storage.
  • To handle the ganache easily, keep your hands cool or briefly chill them between rolling batches.

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