Quick & Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Name: Quick & Easy Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup 35% cream, plus; 3 tablespoons 35% cream; 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 cup semisweet chocolate; 1 3/4 cups milk chocolate; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature; 6 tablespoons creme de cassis; 1/4 cup dark chocolate; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1
Bring the cream and sugar to a boil.
2
Remove from heat and pour over the chocolate, which has been broken up into small chunks and placed in a clean bowl.
3
Stir gently adding the room temperature butter.
4
Continue to stir until all the chocolate has dissolved.
5
As the mixture cools, it will begin to thicken.
6
Next, add the cassis and continue to stir for another 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Cover with a kitchen towel and place in a cool area but do not refrigerate.
8
It is best to leave it overnight for it to cool thoroughly and start to firm up.
9
Take your chocolate truffle mix, which should be firm, yet, soft to the touch.
10
Place it into a piping bag that has a quarter inch nozzle attached.
11
If you don't have a piping bag, just drop teaspoonsful of the mixture.
12
On a clean tray with parchment paper, pipe out long sausage length strips of the chocolate truffle.
13
When all has been piped out, take a small kitchen knife with the tip dipped in hot water then cut the chocolate truffles into 1 1/4 inch lengths.
14
Using a clean pastry brush, brush 5 or 6 chocolate truffles at a time with a little of the melted chocolate.
15
One by one, roll them gently in the palms of your hand and then drop them into either the cocoa powder or the powdered sugar.
16
Roll them around and remove any excess sugar or cocoa.
17
Place in a storage container or serving dish.
18
It is best to store these truffles in a cool part of the house but do not refrigerate.

1303

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup 35% cream, plus, 3 tablespoons 35% cream, 4 tablespoons sugar, 1 cup semisweet chocolate, and more.

Yes, Quick & Easy Chocolate Truffles falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Quick & Easy Chocolate Truffles

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Variations & substitutions

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