Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!
I hope it is going to be a sweet one for all of you. 🙂
This post is going to be a short one but I hope you won't be disappointed! 🙂
Have you ever made chocolate truffles?
It's very easy! And fun. 🙂 There is melted chocolate involved and then rolling in coatings, like cocoa powder or coconut, or crushed nuts! You get the drift 🙂
You can make them using your favorite flavors: Grand Marnier, Frangelico, any flavor oil or extract. Whatever makes you happy these days 🙂
I used Frangelico for my Hubby and me and vanilla extract for our daughters. Our 8 month old son, even tough he couldn't taste these little balls of chocolate-y goodness - was highly interested in their shape and wanted to roll them in cocoa too! ( His big sisters had lots of fun with that! )
Easy Chocolate Truffles
4 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
¼ c heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sugar
flavoring: if using liqu@r like Grand Marnier or Frangelico - use 1 Tbsp, if using extract: use 1 tsp, if using flavor oils: use 1 drop
coatings: cocoa powder, coconut, chopped nuts, etc.
note: You can easily double the recipe; this one make about 15 small truffles, but maybe even more if you don't keep tasting the truffle mixture every time you pass the fridge :D.
Place your chocolate into a medium mixing bowl and set aside.
Pour the heave cream into a microwave safe measuring cup, add the sugar and butter and heat to boil. Keep an eye on it or it will boil over. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let stand for 3 - 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth. Add your flavoring and whisk again. Go ahead, taste it! Add more flavoring to your likings. 🙂 Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 3 hrs or overnight, so the mixture can set.
Scoop the truffle mixture with a teaspoon, roll into a ball shape between the palms of your hands. Next, roll in the desired coating: cocoa powder, shaved coconut, powdered sugar, finely chopped nuts, sprinkles etc.
Enjoy!
Sofie says
You tempt us so... 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I try my best 😉 Thank you for stopping by!
Maggie says
I love making truffles, they are such a treat! I bet this was a fun family project. Can't wait until my Anna is old enough to help me out with this. And you didn't give your little one even a little bite? 😉 Hehe, just kidding of course. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Angie's Recipes says
These truffles look divine! Perfect for the special celebrations.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Angie!
Big Dude says
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. You have some serious sweet treats on here.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you for visiting CCS!
Rodeo Bucket says
These sound divine. Although I do have to watch my fat and sugar intake... once in a while I treat myself. I will be trying these. I have never bought liquor before. Is it in small bottles at the liquor store or can you get some flavors in small bottles in the baking section of a store? Happy Valentine's Day. And thank you for stopping by!!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much! I got a big bottle of Frangelico in a liquor store. I live in Kansas, so you can't get the liquor in a store. You can try flavor oils - easily available where baking supplies are sold. Hope this helps. Please, let me know how you like them:)
Christine's Pantry says
Happy Valentine's Day!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Christine!
Magic of Spice says
I adore truffles and these look wonderful!
Happy Valentines Day!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much!
Baking Serendipity says
I've never made truffles before, but I love them! This looks fantastic 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I hope you do try to make them! Thank you 🙂
Ann says
Happy Sweet Valentines to you, too! I love truffles and they are surprisingly easy to make.....but they taste like there is a TON of effort! Yours are stunning!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Aww, thank you, Ann 🙂
Dorothy says
Yum, these look good. Pretty too!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Dorothy!
Marina says
Anna, those truffles are perfect for the V-day and any other day as well.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Marina!
Tina says
ooh, after reading this my mind is reeling of all the different flavors you can make these. I do have a lot of liqueurs on hand! The Frangelico sounds like the perfect flavor to start with though! Thanks for sharing this delicious truffle recipe-yum! Happy Valentine's day!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
That's exactly why I love this recipe too! Thank you, Tina 🙂
From the Kitchen says
Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm happy to have another delicious blog to follow. I will certainly do your truffles. The recipe sounds delicious. My husband's big object to truffles is too much butter. Your's depend on the chocolate rather than an excess of butter. And the recipe below? I can't wait to try that. I'll be back with a big glass of milk to read more.
Best,
Bonnie
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Hi Bonnie! Welcome to CCS! Thank you so much for your comment 🙂
Maple Lane says
So nice to meet you! I appreciate you following my blog and I am now following you. These truffles looks delicious. Wishing you and yours a Happy Valentine's Day!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much and welcome to CCS!
Curry and Comfort says
What a perfect little treat to enjoy on Valentine's Day. I hope your Valentine's Day is extra sweet and special too!! Have a great day. 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, Ramona! Hugs!
SerenaB says
All I can say is I am drooling! Truffles are my all time fav! I love when the cooking projects are something the kids can do! Have a wonderful Valentine's Day!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Serena! xoxo