Chocolate Truffles Recipe With Delicious Coating Ideas
Chocolate truffles are a simple no-bake treat made with rich semi-sweet chocolate, cream, and vanilla. This easy recipe creates smooth, creamy truffle candy that’s perfect for dessert, gifts, or snacking. No fancy tools needed—just chill, roll, and coat with cocoa, nuts, or sprinkles.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 20 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate bars, finely chopped
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Crushed nuts (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans)
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Place the finely chopped chocolate bars in a heatproof bowl.
- 2
In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Avoid boiling.
- 3
Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt.
- 4
Gently stir the mixture with a spatula until smooth and glossy.
- 5
Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
- 7
Use a melon baller or teaspoon to scoop small portions of the chilled chocolate mixture.
- 8
Roll the portions between your palms to form smooth balls.
- 9
Roll each truffle in your chosen coating—cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or sprinkles.
- 10
Place the coated truffles on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
- 11
Refrigerate the truffles for 30 minutes to set.
- 12
Serve chilled or at room temperature.