Chocolate Balls Candy Recipe

These chocolate truffles are made with a dark chocolate ganache that’s shaped into balls and rolled in an assortment of toppings. Homemade truffles are easy to prepare and make for a super impressive dessert option for any event.

When I need to satisfy a chocolate craving, I whip up a batch of Nutella cookies, chocolate covered strawberries, or these decadent chocolate truffles. You can never go wrong with homemade candy!

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We all need a little indulgence now and again, and chocolate truffles are the perfect solution. They contain just a few ingredients, can be flavored in so many different ways, and taste MUCH better than anything you’d get from the local candy shop.

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Why buy expensive truffles when you can make them from scratch in just a few minutes? First, heat some cream in a pan until hot, but not boiling. Pour that hot cream over chopped chocolate and stir the mixture so that the chocolate melts. The cream and chocolate turn into a shiny chocolate ganache as it mixes together. Cool the cream and chocolate mixture in the fridge so it can firm up and be ready to roll into balls. Roll the cooled mixture into small balls. After you roll each ball, you can roll it in your favorite toppings. Chill the balls again to firm them up and the candies are ready to eat.

I like to use semi-sweet chocolate because it has a great flavor and is a good foundation for the toppings. Milk chocolate can be a little sweet and overpower the flavor of toppings like sprinkles. For the chocolate, I recommend chopping up a baking bar. The better the quality of your chocolate, the better the end result. I recommend using the highest quality of chocolate you can afford such as Valrhona, Callebaut, Guittard or Ghirardelli. Do not use chocolate chips.

These truffles should be stored in the refrigerator to stay fresh since they contain cream. They stay good in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can serve refrigerated truffles cold or leave them on the counter for a half hour to bring them to room temperature. You can store truffles in the freezer for up to 3 months. To serve them, thaw in the refrigerator and then you can leave them out for a half hour to bring them to room temperature.

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I love chocolate truffles, they are such a decadent treat. You can make your own truffles with your favorite coatings with this recipe. Give it a try and be amazed as melted chocolate turns into impressive candies that you will be happy to serve to your family and friends.

These chocolate truffles are made with a dark chocolate ganache that's shaped into balls and rolled in an assortment of toppings. Homemade truffles are easy to prepare and make for a super impressive dessert option for any event.

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Calories: 144 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Cholesterol: 15 mg | Sodium: 6 mg | Potassium: 115 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 155 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 18 mg | Iron: 1 mgThese homemade chocolate truffles are extra creamy with the addition of butter. After mixing the 4 ingredients together, let the mixture set in the refrigerator, then roll into balls. Follow this homemade truffles recipe and the helpful video tutorial below!

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Making homemade chocolate truffles couldn’t be easier and after watching the video tutorial below, you’ll agree with excitement! They come together faster then even homemade peanut butter eggs. Homemade truffles are the perfect quick & easy treat for holidays and I’m right here to guide you along. Ditch the boxed chocolates!

Chocolate truffles are a deeply indulgent chocolate treat made from chocolate and cream. They’re essentially balls of chocolate ganache. And great news: they sound so much fancier than they are to make!

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If you’re making these around Valentine’s Day, I love coating them in pink and red sprinkles. Pair with Valentine’s Day cookies and Valentine’s Day cupcakes for a trio of epic February 14 treats!

How To Make Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate and heavy cream are the only ingredients in homemade chocolate truffles. However, I add 2 extra ingredientsfor texture and flavor. These extras will turn your regular truffles into the BEST CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES. And after writing an entire cookbook on truffles and candy recipes, I know that’s a fact!

With so few ingredients, it’s imperative to follow the recipe. After years of candy making, I find the ratio of 8 ounces of chocolate to 2/3 cup heavy creamis the most favorable. Truffles are too firm with less liquid. Stick to this recipe for truffle success!

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Sticky Situation: These are extra creamy truffles, which are the most delicious variety.The downside to creamy truffles is that they’re sticky to roll. You can wear rubber gloves or coat your hands in cocoa powder, but here is my #1 trick and it makes rolling SO MUCH EASIER. Scoop the truffle mixture into mounds on a lined baking sheet. (Pictured above.) Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes so the mounds “dry out.” After that, they are a little less sticky to roll. You can watch me do this in the video tutorial.

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Even though there are so few ingredients and steps, a couple mishaps can happen. Let me help you troubleshoot through the chocolate truffle recipe.

These homemade chocolate truffles are extra creamy with the addition of butter. After mixing the ingredients together, let the mixture set in the refrigerator, then roll into balls. You can coat in your favorite toppings and add lots of fun flavors, too! The mixture gets a little sticky, so refer back to my tips in the blog post above.

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