Description
This Molded Chocolate Truffles recipe guides you through creating rich, creamy truffles with a smooth ganache center encased in a tempered chocolate shell. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these elegant treats are made using candy molds and require careful tempering and chilling to achieve a professional finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Ganache
- 6 oz. heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Shell
- 1 lb. tempered chocolate
Tools
- Candy molds
- Paintbrush
Instructions
- Heat Cream: Pour the heavy cream into a bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between each interval, until the cream is nearly boiling (around 200°F).
- Make Ganache: Add the chocolate chips to the hot cream and stir until the mixture is completely smooth and the chocolate is melted. Place the ganache in the fridge to chill for 15 minutes until slightly firm.
- Prepare Molds: Using the tempered chocolate and a paintbrush, spoon some chocolate into the candy molds and paint the sides thoroughly to create the chocolate shell. Chill the molds until the chocolate is set.
- Fill Molds: Transfer the chilled ganache into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off. Pipe a dot of ganache into the center of each chocolate shell in the molds, tapping gently to remove air bubbles. Return the molds to the fridge for 10 minutes to set the ganache.
- Seal Truffles: Spoon the remaining tempered chocolate over the molds, using a spatula to scrape off excess and create a smooth bottom layer. Place the molds back in the fridge for 15 minutes to fully harden all layers.
- Unmold Truffles: Once completely hardened, carefully remove the chocolate truffles from the molds and serve or store as desired.
Notes
- Tempering the chocolate is crucial for shiny, crisp shells that do not melt at room temperature.
- Ensure the ganache is well-chilled yet still pipeable before filling the molds.
- Use high quality chocolate for best flavor and texture.
- Handle the truffles gently when unmolding to avoid breaking the delicate shells.
- Store truffles in a cool, dry place or refrigerate in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: chocolate truffles,molded truffles,ganache,truffle recipe,chocolate candy,homemade truffles
