Best Homemade Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles are actually rather easy to make. They are perfect when they are just a bite-and-a-half in size, and melt instantly inside of your mouth. The Classic Truffle Recipe simply consists of heavy cream and chocolate, flavored any way that you like; usually with a liqueur. You heat the cream to scalding, pour it over the chopped chocolate, and add the flavored liqueur. They can vary however in texture; from a very light Ganache, to a rich and creamy Chocolate Pate'. A Ganache is made when the cream and chocolate mixture is cooled and then whipped in a mixer to make a light and fluffy filling for cakes and tortes. A Chocolate Pate' is basically on the other extreme and it is made by slowly reducing the cream usually by half and then mixing it with the Chocolate.

Homemade Truffles are a fine way to say to someone 'I really love you!' It shows that you care enough to take the time to make something truly special just for them. Craft stores sell heart-shaped boxes that are always a nice added touch as well. Here is the most basic recipe for Chocolate Truffles that you will probably ever find. It is based upon a Chocolate Pate.

One Pound Chocolate
One Pint Heavy Cream
One Tablespoon Liqueur, e.g. Chambord (Raspberry), Frangelico (Hazelnut) ect.

Optional For Coating:
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Toasted Coconut
• Chopped Nuts (almonds, hazelnut, Pecans, ect.)
• Melted White Chocolate

You will need:
A Mixing Bowl and a Mellon Baller.

Chop Chocolate fine and place in Mixing Bowl. Slowly reduce Heavy Cream by 1/3 and then pour the hot cream over the Chocolate. Mix to fully incorporate, add the Liqueur and let cool to room temperature. Using the Mellon Baller scoop out Truffles and toss with coating or drizzle with White Chocolate.