Christmas Chocolate Truffles
- December 24, 2024
- Bidisha Ray
Christmas Chocolate Truffles are rich, creamy, and indulgent bite-sized treats perfect for the festive season. Made with smooth ganache and coated in cocoa, coconut, or nuts, they’re an elegant addition to holiday gatherings or a delightful homemade gift.
- Prep Time30 min
- Cook Time3 hr
- Total Time3 hr 30 min
- Cuisine
- American
- Course
- Dessert
Ingredients
For the Ganache
- 200g dark chocolate (chopped)
- 200ml double cream
- 25g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Coating
- Cocoa powder
- Desiccated coconut
- Chopped nuts (e.g., hazelnuts, pistachios)
- Sprinkles (optional)
How to Prepare
Make Ganache: Heat cream and butter, pour over chopped chocolate, and stir until smooth. Add vanilla.
Chill: Refrigerate ganache for 2-3 hours until firm.
Shape: Scoop and roll ganache into small balls.
Coat: Roll in cocoa powder, coconut, or nuts.
Set: Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set. Enjoy or store in an airtight container.
Tips for Perfect Christmas Chocolate Truffles
Use high-quality dark chocolate for a rich and smooth flavor.
Chill the ganache well before shaping to make it easier to handle.
Experiment with coatings like cocoa, nuts, or sprinkles for variety.