Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles

Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles

Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles are a delicious chocolate confection to prepare and much easier to make than most people think! The truffles have a rich, smooth texture and are perfect with a glass of Red or White Wine or, even better, Champagne.

Also, remember there are health benefits of chocolate❤️ Studies have shown that chocolate can increase brain waves, resulting in relaxation and well-being, and also a mild mood elevator! Who wouldn’t want that!!

With Valentine’s Day approaching, you can surprise your spouse, family, and friends with the Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles. It will seem like you worked all day.

Difficulty: Super easy, even for a beginner
Taste: Very rich with a deep, strong, chocolate flavor
Texture: Soft and velvety smooth, with a melt in your mouth consistancy

Let’s start making the Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles!

First, place your GHIRARDELLI bittersweet chocolate or, if you prefer, Guittard milk chocolate in a bowl. Break into pieces so the chocolate will melt at the same speed.

Then, pour the heavy cream into a medium saucepan. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Once it has boiled, take off the heat.

Pour the heated cream over the chocolate. Stir until the chocolate and the cream are smooth and all melted. If you would like to add liquid flavoring, now is the time. Here are some suggestions: liquid flavoring: 2 tablespoons of Rum, Bourbon, Kahlua, almond, coffee, or orange extract.

Refrigerate the chocolate mixture for two to three hours. If pressed for time, which I usually am, place in the freezer. Take it out when just chilled and finish chilling in the refrigerator.

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Scoop the chocolate with a tablespoon, small ice cream scoop, or melon baller and form it into 1-inch rounds with the palm of your hands.

Pass the cocoa powder through the sifter onto a plate. Toss the truffle gently in the cocoa powder or other coating (note variations) to coat evenly.

You are done! Refrigerate your delicious Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles until ready to serve.

Now is the time to add fun liquid flavoring such as two tablespoons of Rum, Bourbon, Kahlua, almond, coffee, or orange extract to make your Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles even more special!

I do not recommend substituting ditched cocoa powder (also called “special dark” cocoa powder). It has a different acidity level and taste, so your chocolate truffles won’t turn out the same.

Cocoa powder. You’ll need regular unsweetened cocoa powder (natural or unsweetened cocoa powder) to make the truffles. I like using Hershey’s because it’s easy to find, affordable and has a good flavor.

Note: Also, use different brands of cocoa powder (such as Hershey’s, Schaffer, and Ghirardelli) to make the truffles of assorted colors.

I do not recommend substituting ditched cocoa powder (also called “special dark” cocoa powder). It has a different acidity level and taste, so your chocolate truffles won’t turn out the same.

Variations for Handcrafted Chocolate Truffles:

Coatings: finely ground pistachios, walnuts, almonds, or pecans; turbinado or confectioner’s sugar; sweetened shredded coconut.
Additional flavoring for the coating: a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, black pepper, or cayenne pepper.