Decadently Easy Chocolate Truffles
Stacey Hawkins
24 truffles
Desserts
Decadently Easy Chocolate Truffles (Just in Time for Valentine’s Day!)
Looking for a little indulgence that doesn’t require a culinary degree or a million ingredients? These Decadently Easy Chocolate Truffles are your new go-to.
Made with just a few simple ingredients—like ordinary dark chocolate from the grocery store—this ganache-based recipe delivers rich, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth results that taste anything but basic.
Customize them with your favorite coatings: classic cocoa powder, crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or even a sprinkle of sea salt for a fancy finish.
Whether you're gifting them to someone you love, or unapologetically keeping them all to yourself (no judgment here), these truffles are a foolproof way to say I love you—with chocolate.
Bonus: I’ll walk you through the key steps to make sure they come out perfectly every time.
Simple. Luxurious. Totally swoon-worthy.
Happy Cooking~
Stacey
Ingredients
30g (2T) salted butter
10 ounces chocolate*
125ml (½ C) heavy cream
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½ C toasted or sweetened coconut flakes
¼ C unsweetened cocoa powder
⅓ C tiny sprinkles of any kind / color
½ C crushed nuts (must be small so they stick)
¼ C powered sugar
Ice pack or bag of frozen veggies for chilling
Directions
Place butter, chocolate, and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 4 30-second bursts, stirring with a rubber spatula in between.
Cover the bowl with a plate (or plastic wrap if you must), then stir until the chocolate is melted and velvety smooth.
Chill, slightly covered (not airtight), in the fridge for 6 hours or up to overnight. Place the tray or dish that you intend to put the finished truffles on in the fridge as well.
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Place each of the coatings on a small plate or bowl.
Remove the chocolate mixture from the fridge. It should be firm (softer than cold butter, but harder than peanut butter).
Get an ice pack or bag of frozen veggies from the freezer, place it on the counter, and cover it with a kitchen towel.
Chill your hands on the ice pack. Scoop up a Tablespoon of chocolate, then use a teaspoon to transfer it from the spoon to your hands. Roll into a ball, then place on the cold plate. Repeat with the rest of the chocolate mixture, chilling hands on the freezer pack as needed.
Once the balls are rolled, roll them in the coating of your choice. Place in the fridge until ready to gift, but serve at room temperature for the best flavor and mouth feel. Enjoy
