Homemade Giftable Truffles
Delightful homemade truffles made with rich chocolate and customizable coatings, perfect for gifting on special occasions.
Ingredients
For the truffles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips Dark or milk chocolate
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For coating
- Cocoa powder or crushed nuts For rolling the truffles
Instructions
Preparation
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until just simmering.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips and vanilla extract.
- Stir until the chocolate melts and is smooth.
- Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours or until firm.
- Once firm, scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.
- Roll the truffles in cocoa powder or crushed nuts to coat.
- Place them in a gift box or jar for a lovely presentation.
Notes
Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can last up to two weeks, but they likely won’t last that long! Use high-quality chocolate for a richer flavor, and feel free to infuse flavors or make variations with different extracts or spices.