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Easy Chocolate Truffles

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Published: Jan 8, 2022 · Modified: Aug 21, 2022 by Andrea + Stef ·

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Simple and delicious chocolate truffles are perfect for special occasions or any time you want a little tasty treat.
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These Dark Chocolate Truffles are extra chocolatey from the homemade ganache and are dipped into your favorite melted chocolate for the perfect bite-sized dessert.

Table of Contents

  • DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE INGREDIENTS
  • SIMILAR RECIPES
  • TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
  • INSTRUCTIONS
  • STORAGE TIPS
  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
  • Easy Chocolate Truffles

While you can use our chocolate truffle recipe anything during the year, they sure do make a great Valentine’s Day gift.

Homemade chocolate truffles are really easy to make, so you can skip the store bought candies and show the chocolate lover in your life your kitchen skills.

This batch of no-bake treats is definitely going to steal the show. Truffles have just the right amount of sweetness, especially when you use dark chocolate for the inside. Around this time of year, our Molten Chocolate Raspberry Muffins are also a hit!

chocolate truffles in a tin
hand holding a chocolate truffle.
a gift canister filled with decorated dark chocolate truffles

DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy dessert recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

  • Truffles: dark chocolate bars, heavy cream
  • Chocolate Coating: dark chocolate melting wafers, white chocolate melting wafers
ingredients labeled to make creamy dark chocolate truffles

SIMILAR RECIPES

You may also enjoy these other similar truffle recipes:

  • Mint Truffles – just the right amount of mint and chocolate, another holiday favorite.
  • Peanut Butter Truffles – if you love peanut butter cups, you definitely have to try peanut butter truffles.
  • Chocolate Raspberry Truffles – Another chocolate truffle recipe that is a favorite that gets it’s rasberry flavor from an extract versus using real fruit.
  • Hot Chocolate Bombs – great for cooler days and makes the best hot chocolate

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

  • sharp knife
  • microwave safe bowls
  • cutting board
  • whisk
  • parchment paper

holding a dark chocolate truffle with a bite taken out

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

CHOP THE CHOCOLATE: Chop the dark chocolate bars into pieces and place them in a small bowl that can withstand high heat.

pot with heavy cream cooking and getting whisked
heavy cream poured over chocolate

KITCHEN TIP

It’s really important to use a high quality chocolate when making truffles. Our favorite brand is Ghiradelli.

MAKE THE GANACHE: Add the heavy whipping cream to a small saucepan and stir. Heat it just until it comes to a boil. Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate and trap the heat by covering it with a large plate or lid.

Whisk the chocolate and cream together until it forms a smooth glossy ganache. If the chocolate isn’t melting all of the way, place the bowl in the microwave for a few seconds and stir until smooth.

plate covering bowl
whisking bowl of chocolate and cream

KITCHEN TIP

If you have extra chocolate ganache leftover or want to make another batch, it stays fresh when stored in the refrigerator for up to a week and up to a month in the freezer before rolling into truffles.

REFRIGERATE: Place the truffle batter in the freezer or fridge for about 2 hours to allow it to firm up.

mixed ganache in bowl
scoop of chocolate ganache

ROLL OUT TRUFFLES: Once they are firm, remove the batter, scoop out several tablespoons, and roll between your palms to make a ball shape. Place each one on a parchment lined baking sheet.

KITCHEN TIP

Using a cookie scoop can help to get all of the truffles the same size and does save some time.

chocolate ball of ganache
hand rolling ganache ball

CHILL: After all of the truffles are made and are on the baking sheet, place it in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes.

chocolate truffle ball on a hand
rows of truffles on parchment paper on a baking sheet

MELT THE CHOCOLATE: In two separate microwaveable bowls, add the chocolate melting wafers. Microwave each bowl by itself in 30-second increments (stirring during each interval) until it’s smooth and completely melted.

KITCHEN TIP

Melting wafers need to be heated slowly and stirred frequently.  Stop heating when there are just a few small chunks of chocolate left in the mixture and then stir until they melt completely. 

chocolate candy melts in a bowl
truffle ball on a fork over bowl of melted chocolate

DIP THE TRUFFLES: Dip each truffle, one at a time, into the melting chocolate (alternating between dark and white chocolate) by placing it on a fork, coat it on all sides, then lift it up from the chocolate letting the excess drip off. Tap the side of the bowl if needed.

KITCHEN TIP

If you want to use real chocolate to dip the truffles in here’s where you can find detailed instructions on how to temper chocolate and more information on chocolate making.

chocolate truffle on fork
white chocolate drizzled over chocolate truffle

TRANSFER TO BAKING SHEET: After you dip each one, place them on the parchment lined baking sheet so the chocolate can set.

chocolate drizzled over truffle
white chocolate drizzled over chocolate truffle

DECORATE: Add the remaining melted chocolate to a piping or plastic bag and cut a small corner off. Then drizzle over the top of each one. Allow the truffles to rest before transferring them to a serving dish or gift box.

KITCHEN TIP

If you would like, after decorating, you can top with sprinkles, chopped nuts (pecans or pistachios), small pieces of shredded coconut, or even crushed peppermint.

KITCHEN TIP

Depending on the holiday or season, you can tint the white chocolate or use different colored candy melts when decorating. For example, during Christmas time you can use red and green for a more festive look.

dark chocolate truffles in a gift tin next to chocolate muffins

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate or store on the counter for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click the questions to see the answer.

What makes a chocolate a truffle?

Truffles are small round chocolate treats usually made with heavy cream and a creamy ganache inside.

How do you choose the right chocolate when making truffles?

You want the chocolate to be high quality, which is why we always use Ghiradelli. They have multiple chocolate bars with natural cacao ranging from 60% to 92%, try to use one in the 60-70 range. For the outer coating, the key is to not overheat the chocolate to keep it from separating. If you don’t want to use candy wafers, you can also melt chocolate chips (if it’s good chocolate) or temper your own chocolate.

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Easy Chocolate Truffles

Author Andrea + Stef

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 45 minutes minutes
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Simple and delicious chocolate truffles are perfect for special occasions or any time you want a little tasty treat.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 – 4 oz. dark chocolate bars, chopped
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 10 oz. bag dark chocolate melting wafers we like Ghirardelli
  • 10 oz. bag white chocolate melting wafers or chips

Instructions

  • Place chopped dark chocolate pieces in a small heat-proof bowl.
  • Simmer the cream in a small saucepan, heating just until it comes to a boil. Pour cream over the chopped chocolate and place a large plate or lid over the bowl to trap the heat.
  • Whisk chocolate/cream mixture until it turns into a glossy chocolate ganache. If needed,, microwave the mixture for a few seconds at a time and stir until smooth if some of the chocolate does not melt all the way.
  • Place the ganache in the refrigerator or freezer for about 2 hours to firm up.
  • Scoop tablespoons of the dark chocolate ganache and roll it between your hands to form round balls. Place the formed truffles on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and place back into the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate melting wafers and white chocolate melting wafers in separate bowls. Microwave each bowl for 30 seconds at a time, stirring between each interval, until smooth and melted through.
  • Dip one truffle at a time into the melted chocolate, coating on all sides, then lifting from the chocolate. Tap the fork gently to shake off excess chocolate and then set on a sheet of parchment paper.
    chocolate truffle on fork
  • Coat half of the truffles with dark chocolate coating and half of the truffles with white chocolate coating. Allow chocolate to set.
  • Transfer the remaining melted chocolate into a small ziploc bag or piping bag. Snip off the corner of the bag and drizzle melted chocolate over the tops of the set truffles.
    white chocolate drizzled over chocolate truffle

Notes

Storage:
Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
 
Notes:   
 
Ganache can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month before rolling into truffles.
 
Melting wafers need to be heated slowly and stirred frequently.  Stop heating when there are just a few small chunks of chocolate left in the mixture and then stir until they melt completely.  
You can reheat the melting wafers if the mixture becomes too thick while dipping the truffles.  
Do not get any water in the melting wafers or they will seize up.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1mg

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