Easy French Chocolate Truffles
French Homemade Chocolate Truffles , Rich and creamy, made with only 4 ingredients: dark chocolate, heavy cream, butter, and cocoa powder. Perfect for Christmas or as homemade gifts.
SERVING:30 Truffles
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INGREDIENTS
- 300 g dark chocolate 55% or 66% cocoa
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 40 g butter unsalted or salted
- cocoa powder or finely chopped caramelized almonds (praline) or shredded coconut
- I used melted chocolate to coat the truffles then rolled them in cocoa powder. I love that thin, crisp chocolate shell, but it’s completely optional. In high-end chocolate shops, truffles are often made this way. You can see the method in my professional truffle recipe video.
PREPARATION
- If you’re using a chocolate bar, break it into pieces.
- Place the chocolate in a heatproof bowl and melt it over a double boiler or in the microwave. Let it cool slightly.
- Pour the cream into another saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Gradually add the hot cream to the melted chocolate in three parts, mixing well between each addition to create a smooth emulsion. The ganache should be glossy and uniform.
- Once the ganache is lukewarm, add the butter and mix thoroughly until smooth.
- Cover the ganache directly on the surface and let it set in the refrigerator for a few hours, ideally overnight, so it can be shaped.
- When the ganache is firm, roll it into small walnut-sized balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder, praline, or shredded coconut. You can vary the coatings for even more indulgence!
- Package the truffles in small bags or boxes. They make a beautiful homemade gift for your family and friends at Christmas.
- I gave a large box to a family, and it was a real hit.
Notes
If you want to achieve a thin, crisp chocolate shell, put a little melted chocolate in the palm of your hand and coat each truffle before rolling it in cocoa powder. You can wear gloves if you prefer. This method creates a very delicate layer of chocolate.