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chocolate truffles

Chocolate Truffles

With only 3 ingredients, these Chocolate Truffles are an easy, delicious, impressive sweet treat to create at home. They’re rich, sweet and totally customisable – a fantastic Christmas treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Party Food
Servings 20 truffles

Ingredients
  

  • 225 grams dark,white or milk chocolate
  • 150 ml double cream
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla, ½ tsp almond extract or other desired extract
  • Toppings: cocoa,coconut, freeze dried raspberries, more nuts, crushed peppermint, sprinkles,etc.

Instructions
 

  • Chop the chocolate into small pieces and add to a large bowl.
  • Heat the double cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it is just beginning to simmer.
  • Add the butter to the chocolate and pour over the hot double cream. Leave to sit for 3-5 minutes.
  • Whisk the chocolate, cream and butter together until smooth and add desired extracts, if using.
  • Place the chocolate in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until set.
  • Using a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon measure, scoop out a small ball and roll between your hands to make smooth. (It will be a bit messy!)
  • Finally, roll the completed truffles in the desired outside toppings.
  • Serve and enjoy! Store left overs in the refrigerator.