Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Delicious and indulgent Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles made with rich dark chocolate and cream, enhanced by a hint of hazelnut liqueur and rolled in your choice of desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, or coffee grinds. These smooth, melt-in-your-mouth truffles are perfect for any special occasion or as a luxurious treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: European
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- ¾ cup cream (use coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 250 g good quality dark eating chocolate (around 70% cocoa), chopped
- 50 ml hazelnut liqueur (e.g., Frangelico) – optional
For Rolling
- 20 whole hazelnuts (optional)
- Desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, or fine coffee grinds (for rolling)
Instructions
- Heat the cream: Gently heat the cream in a saucepan until it almost reaches a boil, but do not let it actually boil. This ensures the cream is hot enough to melt the chocolate without scorching.
- Melt the chocolate: Remove the cream from the heat and immediately add the chopped dark chocolate. Use a spatula to stir the mixture until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, glossy, and well combined. This step may take a few minutes to get the perfect consistency.
- Add the liqueur: If using hazelnut liqueur, stir it into the chocolate mixture evenly to enrich the flavor and add a subtle nutty sweetness.
- Chill the mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into a bowl or small dish. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until the mixture is firm enough to shape.
- Shape the truffles: Using teaspoons, scoop out portions of the firm chocolate mixture and roll them between your hands to form smooth balls. If using whole hazelnuts, gently push one hazelnut into the center of each ball and reshape the truffle around it.
- Coat the truffles: Roll each truffle in your choice of desiccated coconut, cocoa powder, or finely ground coffee to coat them evenly. This adds texture and an extra layer of flavor.
- Final chill: Place the coated truffles back in the refrigerator until ready to serve, allowing them to firm up again.
- Serve: Before serving, leave the truffles at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly, enhancing their creamy texture.
Notes
- You can substitute dairy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Hazelnut liqueur is optional but adds great flavor; you can omit it for a non-alcoholic version.
- Rolling the truffles in cocoa powder or coffee grinds adds a complementary bitterness to balance the sweetness.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Allow truffles to come to room temperature slightly before serving for the best texture and flavor.
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