Learn the simple steps to make these easy homemade chocolate truffles with only 3 basic ingredients. EVERYONE who tried them was thrilled especially the chocolate lovers.
Course
Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine
American, Global
Keyword
chocolate, energy balls recipe, truffles
Prep Time45minutes
Cook Time0minutes
Refrigeration time4hours
Total Time4hours45minutes
Servings8
Calories351kcal
AuthorMakos
Ingredients
The basic ingredients:
8.8oz(250 grams) chocolate55% cocoa, chopped
1cup(250 grams) heavy cream 35% fat
1cup(100 grams) cookie crumbs (process them in a food processor)
the extras:
1tablespoonhoney(optional)
1tablespoonbrandy or cognac
pinchof salt
1cupchocolate sprinkles or 0.5 cup cocoa powder for coating
Instructions
Transfer the chocolate to a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream until just before boiling and add it to the chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute.
Stir well with a spatula until the chocolate is melted and everything is smooth and homogenized. Add the honey, the brandy, and the salt and mix well. Add the cookie crumbs and mix well. Chill in the fridge until firm (about 4-6 hours or overnight).
Scoop the mixture, form into balls and roll them in chocolate sprinkles or cocoa powder. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Recipe Notes
If you make these truffles only with the basic ingredients they'll come out awesome, but if you also add the extras they'll be even better :)
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The recipe makes 8 Jumbo truffles of 90 grams each or 12 large truffles of 60 grams each.