CRISPY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Puffed rice cereal and chopped hazelnuts add crunchy texture to these easy dark chocolate truffles. The cream is infused with vanilla, but you can switch things up and infuse with coffee, whole spices or tea leaves. Store the candies in mini muffin liners for the perfect addition to a homemade treat box.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories dessert
Time 1h35m
Yield 20 small truffles
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the heavy cream to a small saucepan. Use a paring knife to split the vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape the vanilla beans seeds from the pod and add to the cream along with the empty pod. Heat over low until just starting to simmer.
- Meanwhile, use a serrated knife to finely chop the chocolate and put in a heatproof bowl.
- Remove the vanilla pod, squeezing it to release any cream. Discard or reserve for another use.
- Pour 1/3 cup of the hot vanilla cream over the chocolate (measure, as some cream will have evaporated) and use a rubber spatula to stir in small, circular motions until combined. Add the butter and continue to make circular motions until the mixture is completely melted and combined with no bits or streaks of butter. Stir in 1 cup of the puffed cereal, the hazelnuts and orange zest. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the ganache for 1 hour to firm up.
- Put the remaining 1 cup cereal in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin or the back of a pot. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment. Use a tablespoon to scoop the ganache and roll it into a ball with both hands. Dip the ball in the crushed cereal to coat. Transfer the truffle to the prepared pan. Repeat with the remaining ganache and cereal. Put the truffles in mini muffin liners, if you like.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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Ovi Sajjad
[email protected]I love how versatile these truffles are. You can coat them in anything from cocoa powder to chopped nuts.
Mike Daly
[email protected]These truffles are the perfect way to end a meal. They're rich and decadent, but they're not too heavy.
Yasir Yashii
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these truffles would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is amazing.
Shohaib Salaam
[email protected]These truffles are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they make a great gift.
Kidi Ye mom
[email protected]I love how easy these truffles are to make. I can whip up a batch in no time, which is perfect for when I'm short on time.
demileigh Coyne
[email protected]These truffles are the perfect way to satisfy my chocolate craving. They're so rich and creamy, and they melt in my mouth.
Vella Bella
[email protected]I made these truffles for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Majedul Babu
[email protected]These truffles are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're rich and decadent, and they look really impressive.
Møàhmêd Làrõüçī UwU Cat
[email protected]I was skeptical about making these truffles because I'm not a very experienced baker. But they were actually really easy to make and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.
Dmytro Sytin
[email protected]These truffles were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.
MdRazaul Karim
[email protected]I've made these truffles several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chocolate and sweetness.
Nina Luedke
[email protected]These chocolate truffles were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.