A Chocolate Box of Truffles

Dive into pure indulgence with "A Chocolate Box of Truffles," a luxurious homemade treat that’s perfect for gifting or savoring yourself. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples—like velvety dark chocolate, rich heavy cream, and a variety of delectable coatings—into an irresistible collection of handcrafted truffles. With a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth ganache base and customizable finishes such as cocoa powder, powdered sugar, crunchy chopped nuts, or an optional drizzle of white chocolate, each truffle is a bite-sized masterpiece. Ready in just 40 minutes of active time, these gourmet chocolate truffles are as easy to make as they are impressive to serve. Ideal for special occasions or holiday gifts, this recipe ensures a stunning presentation by arranging the truffles in a decorative box. Treat yourself or your loved ones to the ultimate homemade dessert experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 300 grams dark chocolate
• 150 ml heavy cream
• 30 grams unsalted butter
• 50 grams cocoa powder
• 50 grams powdered sugar
• 50 grams chopped nuts (e.g., hazelnuts, almonds)
• 50 grams white chocolate (optional, for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl.

Step 2

In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.

Step 3

Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt.

Step 4

Add the unsalted butter to the chocolate mixture and stir everything together until smooth and glossy. This is your ganache base.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ganache for 2-3 hours, or until firm enough to handle.

Step 6

Once the ganache has set, dust your hands with cocoa powder and use a teaspoon or small scoop to portion out the ganache into bite-sized pieces.

Step 7

Roll each piece into a ball, working quickly to prevent the ganache from melting in your hands.

Step 8

Prepare your coatings: sift the cocoa powder and powdered sugar into separate shallow bowls, and place the chopped nuts onto a plate.

Step 9

Roll some of the truffles in cocoa powder, some in powdered sugar, and others in the chopped nuts. Feel free to mix and match coatings for variety.

Step 10

For an optional decorative touch, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over some of the truffles using a spoon or a piping bag.

Step 11

Place the finished truffles on a lined baking sheet and chill them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set completely.

Step 12

Once set, arrange the truffles in a decorative box or an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and bring them to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	680 grams (680.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3246

Total Fat 221.90g	284%
Saturated Fat 113.80g	569%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 150mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 299.10g	109%
Dietary Fiber 45.00g	161%
Total Sugars 229.60g
Protein 43.20g	86%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 461mg	35%
Iron 44mg	243%
Potassium 3384mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.3%

Protein: 5.1%

Carbs: 35.5%