Chocolate Truffles
This decadent homemade Chocolate Truffle Recipe is an easy no-bake dessert option that comes together with just 5 ingredients. These rich and fudgy truffles can be covered in your favorite toppings and a smooth chocolate coating to finish them off!
- Prep time
- 3 hr
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
- 12 oz (339g) milk or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup (157ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder or ground coffee (optional)
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Toppings (sprinkles, cocoa powder, chopped nuts, etc.)
- 10 oz chocolate wafers (such as Ghirardelli)
Instructions
- 1
Place the chocolate, salt and espresso powder in a heat-proof bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Heat the cream in the microwave at 50% power for 60-90 seconds until hot, but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes, untouched.
- 3
Stir the chocolate and cream until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Then, stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours (or overnight) until the chocolate is firm.
- 4
Remove the chocolate from the fridge and let it sit for 20-30 minutes at room temperature, until you can easily scoop the chocolate without it breaking apart. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to make balls of chocolate. Place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 5
Roll the balls of chocolate between your hands until a round, smooth ball is formed. Then roll in toppings, if desired.
- 6
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate wafers at 50% power in 30 second intervals; stir after each interval and continue until the chocolate is melted. Reduce microwave time as needed so the chocolate does not burn. Use a fork to dip the truffle in the chocolate, covering it completely. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate. Allow the chocolate to set.
- 7
Wait until the chocolate has fully set, then apply the drizzle. Fill a small piping bag or Ziploc bag with 2-3 tablespoons of melted chocolate and cut off the tip/corner of the bag. Drizzle and allow to set.