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Are you a chocolate lover? This super easy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles recipe will bring some joy and magic to your kitchen and your home!
I’m a huge chocolate fan. The more chocolate, the better!
If you’re a chocolate lover like me, then you’ll love this easy chocolate truffles recipe that only uses 5 ingredients. It’s a super decadent yet simple recipe that I love sharing!
It makes my heart smile to create delicious treats for family and friends. Who wouldn’t be cheered up by chocolate truffles? Yum!
So we set to work to make these delicious 5-ingredient chocolate truffles. They are so yummy and easy to make!
How to Make 5 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles
This super easy 5-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles recipe will bring some joy and magic to your kitchen and your home!
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Recipe Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chocolate chips - semi-sweet or bittersweet
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- unsweetened cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
Equipment
- Sauce Pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
Instructions
- Bring the heavy whipping cream to a simmer in a small, heavy saucepan, stirring constantly. Stir in the almond extract.
- Pour the chocolate chips into a mixing bowl, then pour the hot cream mixture over the chocolate chips.
- Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate ganache is smooth.
- Place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator for about 2 hours to cool.
- Remove the bowl from the refrigerator and roll the chocolate ganache into small balls. Lay the balls out on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Refrigerate the chocolate ganache balls for several hours, until cold and firm.
- Remove the tray from the refrigerator and roll the chocolate truffles in cocoa powder. Arrange them on a serving tray, then sift powdered sugar over the top of the chocolate truffles.
- Serve right away or store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them.
Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1.3mg