Here’s a simple, classic chocolate truffle recipe you can make at home with very few ingredients 🍫✨
🍫 Classic Chocolate Truffles (Easy)
Ingredients (4 only)
- 200 g (7 oz) dark chocolate (good quality, chopped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for extra smoothness)
- Cocoa powder (for coating)
Instructions
- Heat the cream
Warm the cream until just about to simmer (don’t boil). - Melt the chocolate
Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. - Add butter (optional)
Stir in butter for extra shine and richness. - Chill
Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm. - Shape & coat
Scoop, roll into balls, and coat with cocoa powder.
🍬 Variations (optional)
- Milk chocolate → sweeter, softer truffles
- Flavor boost: vanilla, coffee, orange zest, rum
- Coatings: chopped nuts, coconut, powdered sugar
Tips for perfect truffles
- Use good-quality chocolate (60–70% cocoa)
- If too soft, chill longer
- If too firm, let sit 5 minutes before rolling
If you want, I can give you a 3-ingredient version, vegan truffles, or no-cook truffles.
