easy chocolate truffles

Indulgent chocolate truffles dusted in cocoa powder, delicious with your after dinner coffee.

I’m not a huge eater of chocolate, but I do love a good quality chocolate, a proper treat. I also adore homemade chocolate truffles. When it comes to anything sweet I’m very good at telling Michelle “I’d like these, can you make them?” Bless her she always delivers! You can cover these with desiccated coconut or chopped nuts, but for me it has to be bitter cocoa powder. Far more suited to my bitter palette.

Now to be fair these simple truffles can’t really be called baking. They’re a very simple melt, stir and set job, making them an ideal cooking activity with kids. This recipe makes around 45-48 truffles, however the mixture is easily frozen, ready to take our when you have guests over for Christmas.

These truffles are rich and indulgent making them a perfect after dinner treat with a cup of coffee. We served these truffles at our recent Supperclub and our guests polished off the plate.

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Alternative recipe suggestions:

If you enjoy a chocolate dessert then why not try our Easy Chilli Chocolate Caramel Mousse. For another simple after dinner treat why not try our Florentines or our Lemon Madeleines. If you enjoyed this bake have a look at our Ultimate Guide to Baking with Kids, full of great recipe suggestions for baking with children.

chocolate truffles

A rich chocolate truffle with a dusting of cocoa powder.

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Chill time: 1 hr

Total Time: 20 mins

Servings: 45 truffles

Calories: 69kcal

Author: Michelle Rolfe

Ingredients

• ▢ 200 g dark chocolate
• ▢ 100 g sea salted milk chocolate
• ▢ 300 ml double cream
• ▢ 50 g unsalted butter
• ▢ 2-3 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

• Break up the chocolate into small pieces and place into a large bowl and set aside. 
• Add the double cream and butter to a saucepan, place over a low heat stirring gently until the butter has completely melted.
• Pour the cream and butter mixture over the chocolate and stir until the chocolate has melted. The mixture will come together into a thick paste. 
• Leave aside to cool, cover and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours or overnight. [At this stage you can freeze this mixture. Simply defrost in the fridge when you are ready to finish.]
• When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and leave to sit for half an hour. Use a teaspoon and roll the mixture into small balls in the palm of your hand. Roll the truffles in cocoa powder and serve.
• Keep any leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge.

Notes

These have been dusted in cocoa powder, you could also use desiccated coconut or chopped nuts.

Nutrition Facts

chocolate truffles

Amount Per Serving

Calories 69 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 11mg4%

Sodium 3mg0%

Potassium 46mg1%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Sugar 2g2%

Vitamin A 125IU3%

Calcium 9mg1%

Iron 0.6mg3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •

Course : Baking

Cuisine : British

Keyword : chocolate truffle, petite four

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