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Easy Chocolate Truffles

With 3 main ingredients and limitless coating options, these Easy Chocolate Truffles are the perfect holiday treat that will satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chill Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 22
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Coatings:

  • Cocoa powder
  • Powdered sugar
  • Shredded coconut
  • Finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Place the chocolate chips in a medium-sized heat-safe bowl, set aside.
  • Add the heavy cream to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir Continue to microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until the cream reaches 180 degrees F. Test it with a food thermometer. Or you can use the stove top and heat to 180 degrees F in a small saucepan.
  • Pour the hot cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Add the vanilla and whisk to combine. It will take a minute or two to come together.
  • Let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes, and place in the refrigerator to harden, 1-2 hours. You know it’s ready when you can scoop it out and roll it between your hands.
  • Place your coatings into small bowls.
  • Roll Tablespoon-sized portions of the truffles between your hands then immediately place the ball into the coating of your choice.
  • Roll it around until it is coated then place them on a sheet tray or plate. Continue with the remaining truffles.
  • Place back in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving. Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  1. Coatings are not included in the nutritional value since it depends on how many and how much you use.
  2. Make sure you are using a high quality chocolate chip.
  3. You can also use a chocolate bar if you'd like.
  4. Various toppings can be used, see above for other ideas.
  5. These will need to chill in total roughly 2 1/2 hours.
  6. You can use milk or dark chocolate if you wish to have them more sweet or btter.
  7. Other extracts can be used, see above for some ideas.
  8. These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
  9. Easily double this recipe to serve more people or to save for later.
  10. If the chocolate doesn’t fully melt when mixing in the warm cream, pop the whole thing in the microwave for 15 seconds and whisk again. One time should do it.
  11. I like to use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to keep the truffles uniform in size.
  12. You can also dip these in tempered chocolate or candy coating. Before doing so, make sure to freeze the truffles so they will not melt in the coating while dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg