This recipe for perfect chocolate truffles is courtesy of Charles Chocolates' Chuck Siegel.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Yield Makes 117 truffles
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a 13-by-9 1/2-inch rimmed baking sheet with plastic wrap; set aside.
- In a heatproof bowl, set over (but not touching) simmering water, melt 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate and milk chocolate together until it reaches 120 degrees.
- Place cream, vanilla bean, and seeds in a small saucepan over medium heat; heat until cream just comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Let cream mixture cool until reaches 120 degrees; remove vanilla bean and discard.
- Remove chocolate mixture from heat and add to cream mixture. Using a heatproof spatula, mix together, starting from the center of the saucepan and working your way to the outer edges until mixture is emulsified. Add butter and mix with an immersion blender until well combined. Pour mixture into prepared baking sheet, evenly spreading mixture with an offset spatula; cover with plastic wrap, pressing down gently on chocolate mixture to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate at least 2 hours, and up to overnight.
- Line the back of another 13-by-9 1/2-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Uncover chocolate and invert onto parchment paper; remove second piece of plastic wrap. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, and a steel ruler as a guide, cut chocolate into 1-inch squares.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Roll each square of chocolate between your hands to form a smooth ball. Transfer chocolate balls to baking sheet; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Melt remaining 16 ounces bittersweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl, set over (but not touching) simmering water. Place cocoa powder in a shallow dish. Place some of the melted chocolate in the palm of your hand and roll a chocolate ball in the melted chocolate to coat, then roll in cocoa powder. Repeat process with remaining chocolate balls. Transfer truffles to an airtight container, stacking truffles no more than 2 to 3 inches high, and refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Bring truffles to room temperature just before serving.
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Isaac Ofori
[email protected]Overall, I thought these truffles were pretty good. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious.
Onwe Mmesoma
[email protected]These truffles were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with a darker chocolate.
Towhi d
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed these truffles. They're not too sweet and they have a nice, rich flavor.
Ketim Asfaw
[email protected]These truffles are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and decadent.
ayana timothy
[email protected]I made these truffles for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.
Melissa Palmer
[email protected]These truffles are the perfect make-ahead dessert. You can make them a few days in advance and store them in the refrigerator.
Alif Islamic
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily change the flavor of the truffles by using different types of chocolate or fillings.
Fakhar Gujjar
[email protected]These truffles were the perfect addition to my dessert table. They were a big hit with my guests.
Flexx Pull
[email protected]I was really impressed with how well these truffles held their shape. They were also very easy to decorate.
Funmi Benjamin
[email protected]These truffles were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. I will definitely be making them again.
NSWADI WILLIAM
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the truffles to set properly. I think I might have used too much cream.
Richard Hill
[email protected]These truffles were a bit too rich for my taste, but they were still very good.
Mehran Mehran
[email protected]I made these truffles for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best truffles he's ever had.
Sehroz Khan
[email protected]These truffles are the perfect gift for any chocolate lover. They're also a great way to use up leftover chocolate.
Jeniffer Lang
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making my own chocolate truffles, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were amazing. The truffles were so smooth and decadent.
md anikul
[email protected]I've made these truffles several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of rich and creamy.
Mr. DC
[email protected]These chocolate truffles were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.