The Perfect Chocolate Truffles Recipe: A Sweet Indulgence
When it comes to decadent desserts, few can compete with the smooth, velvety bliss of chocolate truffles. These bite-sized morsels are rich, luxurious, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re preparing a special treat for a celebration or simply indulging in something sweet, making chocolate truffles at home is easier than you think. In this blog post, we’ll share a simple yet irresistible chocolate truffles recipe, complete with tips to elevate your truffle-making game.
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Chocolate truffles are a delightful confection made primarily from chocolate, heavy cream, and flavorings, often shaped into small balls or round bites. The outer layer can be rolled in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or chocolate shavings, while the inside is typically soft and creamy. Named after the rare and expensive underground fungus, truffles evoke the same sense of luxury and indulgence, making them a perfect gift or party treat.
Truffles
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (6 squares)*
4 oz. cream cheese (1/2 of 250 g pkg.)
1-1/2 cups icing/powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Baking Vanilla
1 tsp Watkins Extract of choice (see ideas below)
Cocoa, Icing/Powdered Sugar, Chocolate, Nuts, Coconut etc to roll truffles in.
Melt 6 oz chocolate in the microwave on high for 60 seconds.* Stir and continue cooking on high for another 30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and continue beating until well blended. Stir in chocolate, vanilla and extract. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in cocoa, colored sugar, finely chopped nuts, coconut etc. or dip in melted chocolate. Store in the refrigerator. Makes about 3 dozen truffles. Can be frozen.
*You can also use the double boiler method where you sit a metal bowl over a pot of boiling water.
Tips:
◊ 6 squares of semi-sweet chocolate may be substituted with 1 c of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
◊ Use one of the following Watkins Extracts: Raspberry, Butter, Peppermint, Orange,
◊ Almond (roll in finely chopped roasted almonds),
◊ Maple (roll in Watkins Chocolate Decorating Sprinkles),
◊ Butter Pecan (roll in chopped roasted pecans)
◊ Use white chocolate or white chocolate chips in place of semi-sweet.