Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Truffles is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Finely chop the chocolate by hand or in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, and place in a medium bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFinely chop the chocolate by hand or in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, and place in a medium bowl.
Pour the cream into a small heavy saucepan.
Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
Pour the cream over the chocolate.
With a wooden spoon, gently stir to melt the chocolate.
Don't whisk or stir too strongly or you will incorporate air.
Chill until firm, about 2 hours.
Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper.
With a small melon baller or ice-cream scoop, drop mixture by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared sheet.
Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
Place the cocoa, confectioner's sugar, and chopped nuts into 3 separate shallow bowls.
Roll 1/3 of the balls into the cocoa mixture, 1/3 into the confectioner's sugar, and 1/3 into the chopped nuts.
Quickly roll between your palms to form them into a perfect round shape.
You may need to re-roll in the nuts or sugar if too much falls off.
Return to parchment-lined baking sheet or other parchment-lined container, in a single layer.
Cover with plastic and chill until ready to serve.
Can be made 10 days ahead; keep refrigerated.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.