Description
These homemade chocolate truffles are an irresistible blend of creamy ganache and rich chocolate, perfect for gifting, entertaining, or indulging at home. Whether you’re planning quick desserts, looking for easy recipes for special occasions, or need elegant food ideas, this treat covers it all. With a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth center and endless topping variations, they’re ideal for holiday trays, party favors, or romantic date-night desserts. This is one of the best easy dessert ideas you’ll keep coming back to!
Ingredients
1 cup heavy cream
8 oz dark chocolate (60–70% cocoa), chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
Optional toppings: cocoa powder, chopped nuts, shredded coconut, chocolate sprinkles, melted chocolate
Instructions
1. Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Do not boil.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let sit for 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Add butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate the ganache for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until firm.
6. Scoop and roll the ganache into 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
7. Roll each truffle in desired toppings or dip in melted chocolate.
8. Chill again for 10–15 minutes before serving or packaging.
Notes
For best texture, use high-quality chocolate, not chocolate chips.
Keep your hands cold while rolling to avoid melting the truffles.
Let chilled truffles sit at room temp for 10 minutes before serving for ideal texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate truffles, easy dessert, quick dessert, homemade truffles, no bake recipe, holiday treat