Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ pound bittersweet chocolate (227 grams (8 ounces))
- ½ pound semisweet chocolate (227 grams (8 ounces))
- 1 cup heavy cream (227 grams)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract (2 grams)
- 2 tablespoons Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier) (28 grams, optional (SEE NOTE))
Optional Garnishes for Rolling
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate shavings
- Powdered Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Chopped Nuts
Instructions
- 1
Chop the chocolate roughly and place it in a heat-safe bowl.
- 2
Heat the cream in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat just until it begins to come to a boil.
- 3
Remove cream from heat.
- 4
Pour the cream through a fine-mesh sieve into the bowl with the chocolate.
- 5
Whisk the cream and chocolate together until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- 6
Add the vanilla and liqueuer (if using). Continue Stirring.
- 7
Refrigerate
- 8
Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to stiffen.
- 9
Spoon
- 10
With 2 teaspoons, spoon round balls of the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Roll each ball of chocolate in your hands to roughly make a round ball.
- 12
Top
- 13
Roll in powdered sugar or whatever toppings you choose (sprinkles, chocolate, nuts, etc.)
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 12 servings)
