Please help me learn to make chocolate truffles?

4 Responses to “Please help me learn to make chocolate truffles?”

1. Sugar Pie says:

   August 20, 2011 at 4:57 am

   The recipe below is very simple. Basically you melt chocolate, let it come to room temp, then w/ a melon-baller, roll it into little balls. Then you roll that into xx sugar or cocoa powder, or if you want a fancy finish, dipping choc. that will harden around the semi-soft/semi-firm centers.

   http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_35831,00.html

   http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_35295,00.html

   http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_32505,00.html

2. rebecky421 says:

   August 20, 2011 at 5:42 am

   I make truffles every Christmas instead of fudge. It’s basically a ganache recipe, you refrigerate the ganache till it’s set up, then roll the truffles. You can then either dip them in melted chocolate, or roll them in any topping of your choice. (Christmas time, I used crushed candy canes!) This is very similar to my recipe.

   http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Basic-Truffles/Detail.aspx

   Good luck!!!

3. ~Susakins~ says:

   August 20, 2011 at 6:23 am

   Hey I watched that same episode on Good Eats too, LOL

   Anyhow —

   Simply Sensational Truffles —

   INGREDIENTS
   2 1/2 (8 ounce) packages BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, divided
   1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
   Suggested coatings: chopped PLANTERS COCKTAIL Peanuts, multi-colored sprinkles

   DIRECTIONS
   Melt 8 of the chocolate squares as directed on package; set aside. Beat cream cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add melted chocolate; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Meanwhile, cover baking sheet with waxed paper.
   Shape chocolate mixture into 36 balls, using about 2 tsp. for each ball. Place in single layer on prepared baking sheet.
   Melt remaining 12 chocolate squares as directed on package. Dip chocolate balls, one at a time, in melted chocolate. Return to baking sheet. Sprinkle with suggested coatings. Refrigerate until chocolate is firm. Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

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   BAKER’S Easy Chocolate Truffles —

   INGREDIENTS
   1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
   3 cups powdered sugar
   12 (1 ounce) squares BAKER’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted
   1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
   Suggested coatings, such as ground PLANTERS Walnuts, unsweetened cocoa, powdered sugar and/or BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut

   DIRECTIONS
   Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until well blended.
   Add melted chocolate and vanilla; mix well. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chilled.
   Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in walnuts, cocoa, powdered sugar or coconut. Store in refrigerator.

4. Genesee says:

   August 20, 2011 at 7:05 am

   Hello Bri,
   Here is a link to an extremely easy truffle recipe.
   http://www.the-chocolate-spot.com/oreo-truffles.html

   Did I mention they are delicious?
   Good Luck!
   genesee@the-chocolate-spot.com