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Basic Chocolate Truffles Plus 4 Variations Recipe

Indulge your senses with these decadent homemade chocolate truffles! This easy recipe from Food & Wine magazine provides a foolproof base recipe, plus four exciting variations to impress your friends and family. Learn to make creamy, melt-in-your-mouth truffles in just 15 minutes (plus chilling time). Perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 32 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.5 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Basic Chocolate Truffles Plus 4 Variations

  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
  • 0 oz unsweetened chocolate
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • unsweetened cocoa powder (for rolling, as needed)
  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
  • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons Kahlúa
  • 3 tablespoons rum

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How to Make Basic Chocolate Truffles Plus 4 Variations

  1. Melt 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate, 1/2 cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a heavy-bottomed pan over low heat. Stir gently and constantly until smooth.
  2. Pour the melted mixture into a small bowl and let it cool completely to room temperature.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to handle.
  4. Using a melon baller or a teaspoon, shape the mixture into 1-inch rounds.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  6. Roll the truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder or dip them in melted chocolate (see variation instructions).
  7. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container.
  8. **Orange Liqueur Truffles:** Add 1/4 cup Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec to the melted chocolate mixture (step 1). Stir in 1 teaspoon of grated orange zest for extra flavor.
  9. **Kahlúa Truffles:** Add 3 tablespoons of Kahlúa to the melted chocolate mixture (step 1).
  10. **Rum Truffles:** Add 3 tablespoons of rum to the melted chocolate mixture (step 1).
  11. **Dark Chocolate-Coated Truffles:** Melt 8 ounces of bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water. Remove from heat.
  12. Dip the chilled truffles into the melted dark chocolate, using a toothpick or fork, and allow the excess to drip off.
  13. Place the coated truffles on wax paper or parchment paper to set.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

10g

Carbs

0g

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