Chocolate. It’s one of life’s simple pleasures that brighten up any day. Whether as part of a dessert or enjoyed on its own after a meal, chocolate can bring a smile to your face and put an end to the most stressful days. And what better way to enjoy it than in the form of chocolate truffles? From mild, plain chocolate options to ones filled with unique flavors like espresso and sea salt, these bite-sized morsels are sure to tantalize your taste buds! Here is how you can make them at home and enjoy homemade chocolate truffles anytime.
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What Is A Chocolate Truffle?
Chocolate Truffles
The name “truffle” comes from their resemblance to the mushroom-like fungus of the same name, which is considered a delicacy. Aside from chocolate, the main ingredient in Chocolate truffles is heavy cream. All truffles are essentially fine chocolate and cream with a ganache filling.
How to Properly Roll the Sticky Creamy Truffles?
This is the most delicious variety of extra creamy truffles. The disadvantage of creamy truffles is that they are difficult to roll. Follow these tricks to make them slightly less sticky to roll.
- First of all, you can use rubber gloves or cocoa powder to protect your hands.
- Then, scoop the truffle mixture into mounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the mounds for 20-30 minutes to allow them to “dry out.”
Why Does My Chocolate Not Melt Properly?
One successful truffle technique is to chop the chocolate into very small pieces. The smaller the chocolate chunks, the faster they will melt. Furthermore, the chocolate may not melt if the cream is not hot enough. Before pouring it over the chocolate, make sure it’s still warm. If the chocolate is still not melting, place the heat-resistant bowl over a pot of 1-inch simmering water and stir until melted.
How to Thicken the Ganache for This Recipe?
The ganache will not thicken unless you use pure chocolate rather than chocolate chips and heavy cream. Pour the mixture into a shallow dish to speed up the thickening process. Finally, place it in the refrigerator to thicken.
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Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 2(4-ounce) chocolate bars very finely chopped
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extarct
- as required unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a large heatproof bowl, place thechocolate and butter. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add the heavy cream overlow heat and cook until simmering.
- Pour the hot heavy cream on top of the chocolateevenlyand set aside for about 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, in the bowl, add the vanillaextract and stir until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Arrange a piece of plastic wrap directly onthe surface and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours.
- With your hands, make equal-sized balls from themixture.
- With your hands, make equal-sized balls from themixture.
- Coat the balls with cocoa powder evenly.
- Arrangethe balls onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Refrigerateto set for about 15 minutes before serving.
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