Description

These Easy Chocolate Truffles are rich, creamy, and indulgent treats made with dark chocolate ganache, coated in your choice of cocoa powder, desiccated coconut, crushed peanuts, or sprinkles. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings or gifting during special occasions, this simple recipe uses minimal ingredients and requires only a few hours of chilling time to deliver perfectly smooth and luscious truffles.

Ingredients

Scale

Truffle Base

285g / 10 oz dark chocolate melts (chocolate chips, or chocolate block coarsely chopped)
2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
1/2 cup (125ml) cream (full fat, not low fat, not whipped)

Coatings

1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch Processed is darker, looks “posh”)
1/2 cup crushed peanuts (small, so can stick)
1/3 cup sprinkles or similar
1/4 cup icing sugar / powdered sugar

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Place chocolate, cream, and butter in a microwave-proof bowl. Microwave on high in four 30-second bursts, stirring between each until mixture is warm and partially melted.
Make Ganache: Cover the bowl with a plate and let it stand for 5 minutes. Stir until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and glossy, forming a ganache.
Chill Ganache: Refrigerate the ganache for 6 hours to allow it to firm up properly. Avoid freezing as it affects texture.
Prepare Tray: Place a dinner plate or tray for the rolled truffles in the fridge to chill.
Prepare Coatings: Place the cocoa powder and other coatings of choice into small bowls or plates for rolling.
Check Ganache Firmness: Remove ganache from fridge; it should be firm but pliable—similar to softened butter.
Set up Rolling Station: Place an ice pack or frozen peas bag on the bench covered with paper towels to chill your hands while rolling.
Scoop and Roll: Use a tablespoon measure to scoop ganache, then a teaspoon to transfer it into your hands. Roll quickly into balls and place each on the chilled tray. Chill hands as needed to prevent melting.
Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle ball in cocoa powder or your chosen coating to evenly cover them.
Serve: Serve truffles at room temperature for a creamy, smooth chocolate center.

Notes

Do not freeze the ganache as it disrupts the ideal texture of the truffles.
Chilling your hands during rolling prevents the chocolate from melting too quickly and makes shaping easier.
You can customize the coatings to include any nuts, sprinkles, or sugar mixes you prefer.
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes (microwave heating time)
Category: Dessert
Method: Microwaving
Cuisine: International

Keywords: Chocolate truffles, chocolate ganache, easy dessert, no-bake sweets, homemade truffles, chocolate treats