Choose Your Own Adventure Chocolate Truffles
These Chocolate Truffles make the perfect gift! Select your favorite chocolate, flavoring, and topping to roll them in. They can be personalized for you or a lucky friend.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chocolate chips or chunks, select your favorite between white, milk, or dark
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp liqueur of choosing, such as Amaretto, Bailey's, Kaluha, or Peppermint Schnapps (see note for non-alcoholic version)
- 1/2-1 cup desired topping, such as shredded coconut, crushed pecans, almonds, walnut, pistachios, or cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium glass bowl, add chocolate.
- Heat cream in microwave or on stovetop. You want it to be just simmering, as it will be melting the chocolate. Pour over chocolate chips, allowing to sit for 1 minute. Use a spatula to stir the mixture until chocolate is completely melted.
- Add liqueur and stir until combined. Allow to cool slightly, then cover with either a plate or plastic wrap. Transfer to refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Using a small spoon, scoop mixture and roll in to balls (you can opt to use disposable gloves to keep things extra sanitary if you're giving these as a gift!).
- Roll in desired topping, transferring to a wax paper lined plate or baking sheet. Chill until firm.
Notes
- If you'd like to keep these truffles alcohol free, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of milk in place of the liqueur.
- Alternatively, if you're wanting to use a food-grade essential oil or extract, still use the 1 tablespoon of milk.
- If you're using a food-grade essential oil, I would start with 1-2 drops depending on the potency of the oil. It should be plenty!
- If you're using an extract, use 1/2 teaspoon.