Chocolate truffles are the ultimate indulgence. The creamy (almost buttery) chocolate is rolled into balls then coated in a dusting of cocoa powder, nuts, or sprinkles!
Truffles are surprisingly easy to make and perfect for any special occasion. If you love truffle recipes as much as we do, make sure to also check out these White Chocolate and Mint truffles!
Amazingly Delicious Chocolate Truffles
These chocolate truffles are a deliciously decadent treat and the perfect two-bite indulgence. Even though they’re very easy to make, they make every occasion feel special. They also make great gifts packaged in a pretty box!
What Is a Chocolate Truffle?
Truffles are indulgent treats. They’re made by rolling chocolate ganache into balls then dusting them with cocoa powder or chopped nuts. And don’t worry if chocolate ganache sounds complicated. It’s only a fancy word for chocolate that’s been melted in heavy (whipping) cream.
How To Make Easy Truffles
Chocolate truffles are the perfect dessert to make for a special occasion (like Valentine’s Day!), yet they’re so simple to make that you can enjoy them all year round. Making homemade chocolate truffles is really easy!
Favorite Truffle Toppings
The fun part about making chocolate truffles is choosing what to roll them in. Here are a few of our favorite things to make them look pretty:
Cocoa powder: Traditional. Sprinkles: so many color options. Finely chopped nuts: pecans, pistachios, and walnuts are popular. Sanding sugar: makes them sparkly. Edible gold dust: for a glam look. Sweetened coconut: desiccated works best. Crushed dehydrated strawberries: pink and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
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All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.
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