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Home » Desserts » Homemade Candy » Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Homemade Chocolate Truffles

By: Rosemary Published: December 18, 2019 Updated on: June 21, 2022

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These Homemade Chocolate Truffles are creamy and made extra delicious with a little Chocolate Liqueur added! Dipped in either white, milk or dark chocolate and sprinkled with your favourite toppings. They will be gone in no time!

Making Homemade Chocolate has always been a Christmas Tradition for us, from Chocolate Torrone to Homemade Filled Chocolates.

chocolate truffles in a white plate stand one on top of the other

Nothing better than sharing your Homemade Chocolate Treats and Cookies during the Holiday Season. Everyone loves baked goods.

After I re-made my Chocolate Liqueur I knew this creamy liqueur would make the best addition to these Chocolate Truffles.

I only used a couple of tablespoons to give it a mellow taste although you could add a bit more if you wished.

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  • How to make Chocolate Truffles
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  • Tips for making the best Chocolate Truffles
  • What toppings can be sprinkled?
  • Can I use another liqueur?
  • How to store them
  • Can you freeze Chocolate Truffles
  • Homemade Chocolate Truffles
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • FOR THE TRUFFLES
      • TOPPING
    • Instructions 
      • FOR THE TRUFFLES
      • TOPPING
    • Nutrition

How to make Chocolate Truffles

  • Chop the good quality chocolate.
chop the chocolate on a wooden board
  • In a bowl over a pot of boiling water add the cream, butter and the chopped chocolate heat and stir until smooth.
  • Remove from the heat and let it cool, then add the liqueur.
mixing the melted chocolate, cream and liqueur
  • Refrigerate for at least one to two hours or until firm.
  • Using a small ice cream scoop or a teaspoon, form into small balls (golfball size or a bit smaller).
  • Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
formed into balls and chilled on a cookie sheet
  • Melt chocolate and a little butter, stir until smooth.
  • Dip the chocolate balls in the melted chocolate sprinkle with some chopped nuts or coconut and place again on the cookie sheet.
dipping the truffles in the melted chocolate
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    • Refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes before serving.

    Tips for making the best Chocolate Truffles

    1. Use the best possible chocolate. Chocolate chips are not recommended because they won’t melt properly for making truffles.
    2. Be sure to chop your chocolate into small pieces before melting.
    3. Use whole or heavy cream, with at least 30% fat.
    4. Adding a little softened butter makes them even creamier.
    5. Rolling truffles can be messy and sticky, that’s why I use the smallest ice cream scoop to make the perfect sized truffles and no mess!

    What toppings can be sprinkled?

    I like to use finely chopped nuts such as hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds or even pecans. Another good choice would be coconut, a sprinkle of icing sugar or even cocoa, sprinkles or whatever you prefer.

    Can I use another liqueur?

    Besides using the Chocolate Liqueur, I would recommend another type of cream liqueur such as Baileys, Coffee Liqueur or even a creamy Strawberry Liqueur.

    chocolate truffles on a white dish with one sliced in half

    How to store them

    Because of the cream in these Homemade truffles they should be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to one to two weeks.

    Can you freeze Chocolate Truffles

    Yes you can freeze them, it’s best to freeze them on the cookie tray, then move them to a freezer safe container, separate them with a layer of parchment paper.

    They will keep up to six months in the freezer.

    So if you are like us and love making some Homemade Candy for Christmas, I hope you enjoy these Chocolate Truffles. Enjoy!

    chocolate truffles one on top of the other
    chocolate truffles in a white plate stand one on top of the other

    Homemade Chocolate Truffles

    Rosemary Molloy
    Homemade Chocolate Truffles are creamy and made extra delicious with a little Chocolate Liqueur added! They will be gone in no time!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Chilling Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 21 truffles
    Calories 88 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    FOR THE TRUFFLES

    • 6.2 ounces good quality dark chocolate (chopped) (175 grams)
    • 3 tablespoons whole / heavy / whipping cream*
    • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
    • 2-3 tablespoons chocolate liqueur

    TOPPING

    • 4.6 ounces good quality chocolate chopped (either dark, milk or white or half and half) (130 grams)
    • 1 tablespoon butter (softened)
    • toppings for sprinkling, such as chopped nuts, sprinkles, icing sugar, cocoa, coconut or your favourites.

    Instructions
     

    FOR THE TRUFFLES

    • In a medium to large bowl add the cream, butter and chopped chocolate, place the bowl over a small pot of boiling water (make sure the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl) heat on low/medium heat and stir until smooth. Remove the bowl from the pot and heat and let it cool to room temperature, then add the Chocolate Liqueur and stir to combine.
    • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one to two hours or until firm. Using a small ice cream scoop or a teaspoon, form into small balls (golfball size or a bit smaller).Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.

    TOPPING

    • Melt the chocolate and the butter, stir until smooth, let cool to room temperature but still easy to stir. Using a fork, dip the chocolate balls in the melted chocolate place back on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet and immediately sprinkle with some chopped nuts or coconut (or your choice of topping).
    • Refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 8mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 56IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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      1. Bernice says

        July 31, 2020 at 7:43 pm

        Can I omit the liquor? Thanks

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        • Rosemary says

          July 31, 2020 at 9:26 pm

          Hi Bernice, sure you could substitute with chocolate sauce or more cream if you wish. I hope you enjoy them.

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      2. Ellie says

        January 12, 2020 at 2:22 pm

        There isn’t a volume for the liqueur, how much should you add?

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        • Rosemary says

          January 12, 2020 at 3:31 pm

          Hi Ellie, sorry about that, I corrected it. It should be 2-3 tablespoons.

          Reply

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