Christmas Truffles Recipe for Irresistible Holiday Magic
Easy and delicious chocolate truffles perfect for Christmas. These homemade treats are rich, creamy, and customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), finely chopped
- 100ml heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or sprinkles for coating
Instructions
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 minutes.
- Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Add the butter and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop small portions and roll into balls.
- Coat the truffles in cocoa powder, nuts, or sprinkles.
- Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- If the mixture is too soft, refrigerate longer before rolling.
- Truffles can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg