Are you craving a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a world of pure chocolate bliss? Look no further than the irresistible "Truffes de Chocolat" or French chocolate truffles. These exquisite confections, originating from the heart of France, are renowned for their rich, velvety texture and intense chocolate flavor that will leave you utterly spellbound. Whether you are a seasoned chocolatier or simply a passionate foodie seeking an extraordinary dessert experience, this guide will embark on a culinary journey, unveiling the secrets behind crafting the perfect French chocolate truffles. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of tempering chocolate, we will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that your homemade truffles are nothing short of extraordinary. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors as we explore the world of French chocolate truffles, transforming your kitchen into a haven of pure chocolate indulgence.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
TRADITIONAL FRENCH DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it is hot and starting to bubble but not fully boiling. Remove the cream from the heat immediately.
- Add the finely chopped chocolate and vanilla extract and stir with a wooden spoon until the ganache is completely smooth.
- Pop the pan into the fridge and chill the ganache until it is hard enough to roll into balls. Do not use the freezer, as this will make the ganache unworkable.
- Measure out each truffle by the heaping teaspoonful and use your hands to quickly roll the ganache into a ball.
- If the ganache gets too warm, put it back in the fridge for a few minutes to firm up. Work quickly so that your hands don't melt the chocolate too much. Chill the balls, a few at a time, as you go.
- Put the cocoa powder into a shallow dish. Take each chilled chocolate ball and quickly roll in the cocoa powder for an even coating. Pop the truffle onto a plate and place back into the fridge to chill down again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 10 g, ServingSize 16 truffles (16 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Steps:
- Chop the chocolates finely with a sharp knife. Place them in a heat-proof mixing bowl.
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just boils. Turn off the heat and allow the cream to sit for 20 seconds. Pour the cream through a fine-meshed sieve into the bowl with chocolate. With a wire whisk, slowly stir the cream and chocolates together until the chocolate is completely melted. Whisk in the Grand Marnier, if using, coffee, and vanilla. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
- With 2 teaspoons, spoon round balls of the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, until firm. Roll each dollop of chocolate in your hands to roughly make a round ball. Roll in confectioners' sugar, cocoa powder, or both. These will keep refrigerated for weeks, but serve at room temperature.
CLASSIC CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: semi-sweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, cocoa powder
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Desserts
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a medium-sized pan, combine semisweet chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat, mix until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Pour mixture into a bread pan.
- Allow to sit in refrigerator for 1 hour or until mixture is solid.
- With an ice cream scoop, form balls from the mixture (refreeze if truffle begins to melt).
- Roll in cocoa powder for topping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 969 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 15 grams, Sugar 51 grams
TRUFFES DE CHOCOLAT (FRENCH CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES)
Easy truffles taste just like you bought them at a gourmet candy store! In addition to what I've listed, you can roll them in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, other confections to make them a truly unique candy!
Provided by JelsMom
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 60 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place chocolate in double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly until just melted.
- Add nuts, milk, vanilla and salt. Blend well.
- Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes.
- Roll small amounts of chocolate, about the size of a walnut, into balls.
- Coat with chocolate sprinkles, shredded coconut, finely chopped walnuts.
- Transfer to a cookie sheet and refrigerate until set.
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
These truffles have a rich dark chocolate ganache, with a dark chocolate coating, then rolled in cocoa. If you don't like cocoa on the outside, there are a few variations to the recipe. These aren't hard to make, but it takes some time to shape and coat them. They also make perfect little gifts.
Provided by Rachchow
Categories Candy
Time 1h
Yield 65 truffles, 65 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- For ganache, break chocolate into small pieces in a large aluminum bowl.
- Bring cream slowly to a light boil in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Pour boiling cream over chocolate and keep stirring until all the chocolate has melted and the batter is homogeneous. It is very important that there are no pieces of chocolate left here and that the batter is very smooth.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until ganache is just thick enough to easily form truffle balls.
- Form even round balls and place on waxed paper, slightly flattening bottom.
- For coating, melt the chocolate in a double-boiler. If you don't have a double boiler, heat 2 inches of water in a small saucepan. Break chocolate into small pieces in a small aluminum bowl. Turn off heat and place bowl on top of saucepan with hot water. Let chocolate melt and stir until smooth. Place bowl of melted chocolate on a dry towel.
- Sift together cocoa powder and icing sugar.
- Dip each ball in the melted chocolate (slightly cooled, but not hardened); place back on waxed paper to let chocolate harden slightly.
- When chocolate is hardened enough so that it doesn't rub off on your finger, roll in cocoa mixture. Store truffles in covered container at room temperature in a slightly cool place away from heat.
- Here are a few variations. If coating in cocoa powder, sift first with a little icing sugar or it will be too bitter.
- White Chocolate Truffles: Using high quality white chocolate, follow the same recipe as above.
- Coconut Truffles: Make a white chocolate ganache, sprinkle in shredded coconut when ganache is still warm, and roll in shredded coconut instead of cocoa powder.
- Rum Raisin: Make a dark chocolate ganache, soak raisins in rum and drain, add raisins to warm ganache.
- Orange Grand Marnier: Make a dark chocolate ganache, soak small cubes of orange rind in Grand Marnier and drain, stir in orange cubes when ganache is still warm.
- Hazelnut: Make a milk chocolate ganache, stir in tiny pieces of hazelnut, and roll in chopped hazelnuts and/or cocoa powder.
- Pistachio: Make a dark chocolate ganache, crush unsalted pistachio's and stir into warm ganache, roll in crushed pistachios and/or cocoa powder.
- Coffee Truffles: Roll in coffee powder instead of cocoa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.5, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 4, Carbohydrate 4.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.6, Protein 1.6
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better your truffles will taste. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
- Chill the chocolate before dipping: This will help the chocolate set quickly and prevent it from melting.
- Use a variety of toppings: You can use chopped nuts, sprinkles, or cocoa powder to decorate your truffles.
- Truffles can be made ahead of time: They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Conclusion:
These French chocolate truffles are a delicious and elegant treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are a chocolate lover or just looking for a special dessert, these truffles are sure to please.
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