Chocolate Truffles

These rich, velvety chocolate truffles are smooth, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Made with simple ingredients, they’re perfectly indulgent and easy to customize with your favorite coatings—from cocoa powder to crushed nuts or sprinkles.

Yield: 18–24 truffles

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Chocolate Truffles

Prep time: 10 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 10 M

These rich, velvety chocolate truffles are smooth, decadent, and melt-in-your-mouth soft. Made with simple ingredients, they’re perfectly indulgent and easy to customize with your favorite coatings—from cocoa powder to crushed nuts or sprinkles.

Ingredients

• 10 oz chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of flaky sea salt
• Optional: 2 Tbsp butter

Optional Coatings

• Cocoa powder
• Crushed nuts
• Sprinkles
• Coconut flakes
• Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it just begins to lightly boil.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Place chocolate chips, vanilla extract, salt, and butter (if using) in a bowl.
4. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate mixture.
5. Let sit for 1 minute, then whisk until smooth and fully combined.
6. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm.
7. Use a small scoop or teaspoon to portion the chocolate, then roll into balls.
8. Roll each truffle in your desired coating.
9. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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