Rich Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Name: Rich Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cups whipping cream; 1/2 cup real butter (no substitute); 8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped; 1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon liqueur; Coating; 12 -18 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips or 12 -18 ounces milk chocolate chips; 2 -3 tablespoons shortening; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1/4 teaspoon milk

Servings: persons

1
In saucepan, combine whipping cream & butter.
2
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture boils; remove from heat. Stir in chocolates until melted; continue stirring until mixture cools & thickens slightly.
3
Stir in vanilla.
4
Pour into shallow glass dish.
5
Cover; chill until firm.
6
With spoon scoop mixture into 1 inch balls.
7
Coating Melt chocolate & shortening over low heat; stirring constantly.
8
(use 1 Tbsp of shortening for every 6 oz. of chocolate).
9
When mixture is smooth remove from heat. Dip each truffle into coating.
10
(I found dr opping them in the chocolate & then fishing them out with a spoon worked best. But work quickly or they will melt) Then either place them on foil or in foil candy papers & allow to harden.
11
Mix powdered sugar & milk.
12
Drizzle over truffles in various designs.

2843

kcal

Calories

187

Fat

259

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 2/3 cups whipping cream, 1/2 cup real butter (no substitute), 8 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, chopped, 1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped, and more.

Yes, Rich 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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Rich Chocolate Truffles

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Variations & substitutions

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