Planning to make chocolate truffles this year but unsure where to start? I've got you covered with my grandmother's time-tested recipe—the simplest and best I've ever tried.
It's not only incredibly easy but also completely egg-free, making it ideal for families with allergies.
Perfect for Easter, Christmas, or any sweet craving, here's how to create luxurious homemade chocolate truffles.
- 150 g chocolate
- 30 g cocoa powder (for coating)
- 10 cl 35% fat whipping cream
- 20 g good-quality unsalted butter
1. Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie.
2. Boil the cream in a saucepan.
3. Turn off the heat.
4. Pour the melted chocolate into the cream.
5. Mix well.
6. Refrigerate the mixture until the next day.
7. The next day, gently melt the chilled mixture (cream + chocolate) in a bain-marie.
8. Stir in the butter.
9. Cool until the dough is firm.
10. Roll into balls.
11. Coat in cocoa powder.
Voilà—decadent, homemade chocolate truffles ready to enjoy! Opt for dark or milk chocolate based on your taste for either intense or creamy versions.
As promised, this recipe is 100% egg-free, so everyone can indulge, allergy-free.
Skip overpriced store-bought truffles—make them yourself for fun, speed, and savings.
In just 20 minutes of active prep, you'll have loving homemade treats for under 5 euros. That's a quarter of the retail price!
