3 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles
Have you started your holiday baking yet? I’m sharing my 3 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles just in time for Christmas. Along with great Christmas recipes I have Creative Christmas Ideas that will make your holidays extra special!
In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make delicious chocolate truffles with just three ingredients. Truffles are a classic French dessert that is surprisingly easy to make at home.
All you need is some quality dark chocolate, heavy cream, and cocoa powder for dusting. We’ll also show you a few variations on this basic recipe so you can customize your truffles however you like. Let’s get started!
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Have you ever made truffles before? They are pretty simple and easy to make. You probably already have all three ingredients at home. Chocolate lovers rejoice because these truffles are creamy, smooth and delicious!
Truffles are the perfect party dessert. Just grab and go. They also make fabulous gifts for your friends and family. Place them in cute packaging and you have the perfect gift.
Chocolate Truffles Ingredients:
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Heavy whipping cream and
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Making the Chocolate Ganache: The first step in making any type of truffle is to create a chocolate ganache. This is simply a mixture of melted chocolate and cream.
Start by placing your chocolate chips into a medium size bowl. On the stovetop in a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the heaving whipped cream to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
Pour the hot cream into the bowl of chocolate chips and stir until the chips are melted and smooth. If there are any lumps or bumps in your ganache, you can strain it through a mesh strainer to remove them.
Truffle Flavor Options:
Now that your ganache is ready, it’s time to add some flavorings if desired.
Experiment with flavors using vanilla or peppermint extract. Stir into the ganache to taste before refrigerating.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or over night.
After chilling, remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Use a small spoon or melon baller to shape the chocolate mixture into small balls. The ganache should be thick enough to hold its shape when scooped out. Place back into the refrigerator to chill for a couple more hours.
Place the truffles onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
Coat the chocolate truffles with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder. Place back in the refrigerator until set or serve right away.
3 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 16 oz semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup whipping cream heavy
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Start by placing your chocolate chips into a medium size bowl.
- On the stove top in a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the heaving whipped cream to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
- Pour the hot cream into the bowl of chocolate chips and stir until the chips are melted and smooth.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours or over night.
- After chilling, remove the bowl from the refrigerator. Use a small spoon or melon baller to shape the chocolate mixture into small balls. Place back into the refrigerator to chill for a couple more hours.
- Coat the chocolate truffles with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder. Place back in the refrigerator until set or serve right away.
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More cookie recipes you may like:
Here are more great cookie recipes. Make them for a cookie exchange or enjoy them at all of your holiday celebrations!
Hugs Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie Recipe
Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cookies
So there you have it! Three easy steps to making your very own, delicious chocolate truffles. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. What’s your favorite way to enjoy these little treats? Let us know in the comments below.
Susan B
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truffles are a holiday staple in our house 🙂 these look perfect