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We all know that chocolate is delicious, but what is better than simply chocolate? Chocolate truffles!

And not just any chocolate truffles. We mean the real, homemade, honest-to-goodness mouth-watering kind of chocolate truffles. And that is what we’re here for! This recipe tells you exactly how to make chocolate truffles.

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The best part is that these are so easy to make! They are great to serve at parties, at home, at work, or just to snack on while watching your favorite movie or TV show. This yummy treat will easily make the top of your dessert list with the decadent chocolate on chocolate flavor.

Step #1. Prepare the Ingredients

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You will need these items to make chocolate truffles:

  • ½ cup sweet crackers (like graham wafers – about 1.6 oz.)
  • 6 oz. high quality* dark chocolate bar (175 gr.), chopped
  • 5 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • Metal bowl and pot to be used as a double boiler

*Using low quality chocolate can affect the texture of the truffle.

Step #2. Blend Graham Wafers to a Fine Powder

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Process the graham wafers in a blender until you get a fine powder.

Step #3. Melt the Chocolate

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Place the chocolate in a metal bowl and over a pot with simmering water (to melt using a double-boiler style).

Step #4. Add Ingredients to the Chocolate

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Add the butter. Mix it into the chocolate as it melts. Add the powdered wafers and salt.

Step #5. Mix Well

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Mix all of the ingredients well.

Step #6. Refrigerate

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Continue mixing until you get a silky and smooth texture. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or just until it thickens enough to manipulate. Depending on the chocolate you use, you may need to add a bit more butter if it’s too dry, or a bit more of the ground wafers if it’s too runny.

Step #7. Form into Balls

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Using a spoon and your hands, form small balls with the mix.

Step #8. Roll in Cocoa Powder

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Place the balls in cocoa powder and cover them completely.

Step #9. Sprinkle with Cocoa

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Sprinkle a little more cocoa powder over the truffles.

Step #10. Serve & Enjoy!

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Store the truffles in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from light or in the refrigerator. Serve them at room temperature.

Try tweaking the recipe to match your own particular sweet tooth! Other ways to make these truffles could include using white chocolate, milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or even your favorite candy bar.

Mixing different kinds of chocolate bars together will provide a unique twist. For even more chocolate, use chocolate cookies instead of sweet biscuits or crackers.

But the inside isn’t the only component you can change. Instead of coating the truffles in cocoa, try rolling them in powdered sugar, chopped peanuts or walnuts, grated chocolate chips, or granola. Try each kind and see which one you enjoy the most!

Did you make the classic truffles or did you try one of the variations? What did you think?

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How to Make Chocolate Truffles

This recipe tells you exactly how to make chocolate truffles. The best part is that these are so easy to make!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 12 truffles
Calories 155 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup graham wafers - (about 1.6 oz.)
  • 6 oz. high quality dark chocolate bar - chopped
  • 5 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • ½ cup cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Process the graham wafers in a blender until you get a fine powder.
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 2 ground biscuits - inthekitch.net
  • Place the chocolate in a metal bowl and over a pot with simmering water (to melt using a double-boiler style).
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 3 mixing chocolate in a bowl - inthekitch.net
  • Add the butter. Mix it into the chocolate as it melts. Add the powdered wafers and salt. Mix all of the ingredients well.
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 4 image of melted chocolate being mixed with butter and biscuits. inthekitch.net
  • Continue mixing until you get a silky and smooth texture. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or just until it thickens enough to manipulate.
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 6 image of chocolate mixed with biscuits in a bowl - inthekitch.net
  • Using a spoon and your hands, form small balls with the mix.
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 7 image of a spoon of chocolate truffle mix - inthekitch.net
  • Place the balls in cocoa powder and cover them completely.
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 8 image, rolling truffles in cocoa powder - inthekitch.net
  • Sprinkle a little more cocoa powder over the truffles.
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 9 image of sprinkling truffles with cocoa powder - inthekitch.net
  • Serve & Enjoy!
    How to Make Chocolate Truffles - Step 10 image of finished truffles on a dish - inthekitch.net

Equipment

Blender
Double boiler

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 160IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2.4mg

Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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