French Chocolate Truffles
Homemade chocolate truffles are as decadent as they are simple to make. These bite-sized chocolate confections are made with only 4 ingredients, yet they’re blissfully elegant and incredibly delicious. They’re creamy, melt-in-your-mouth and will satisfy any chocolate lovers’ cravings. They’re a luxurious treat to serve after dessert or a perfect edible gift. The origin of Chocolate Truffles French truffles are said to originate from Chambéry, in Savoie, France. They were supposedly invented by pastry chef Louis Dufour, in 1895. Missing key ingredients for his standard chocolates, the chef came up with the idea…
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2/3 cup (160ml) heavy cream (35%) 8 oz (226g) quality chocolate bar, finely chopped (60-75% cocoa). ½ tbsp (7.5ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- For rolling the truffles:
- unsweetened cocoa powder, crushed nuts, shredded coconuts
Instructions
- 1
Step 1 – Place the chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl.
- 2
Step 2 - In a small saucepan, heat the cream until it almost reaches a boiling point – but do NOT allow it to boil. Small bubbles will appear around the edges of the saucepan. Immediately remove from the heat and pour over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and combined. Add the salt and vanilla extract, and stir to blend.
- 3
Step 3 – Let the bowl cool completely to room temperature, cover with film and refrigerate for 2 hours. The preparation should be thick and firm, yet spreadable.
- 4
Scoop the truffle mixture into little mounds on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate again for 30 minutes. This helps dry out the parcels of ganache and makes them less sticky and easier to roll.
- 5
Step 4 – Place about a ¼ cup of cocoa powder, crushed nuts and/or shredded coconut in a shallow little plate. One by one, grab the same parcels of chocolate ganache and quickly roll into a ball between the palm of your hands. Work fast, the truffles will soften as you handle them. Roll the truffles gently on the plate of toppings to coat evenly, and place them on a clean plate or serving tray.
- 6
Chill at least 2 hours until ready to serve.