Chocolate Homemade Truffles are delicious and I guarantee you are going to want to give this one a try. They are such a quick and easy Christmas Candy Recipe to make! Homemade Truffles also make great gifts for your neighbors and your friends and family for the holidays! Wrap them up with a pretty bow and the recipients will love them!
This recipe basically has only 2 main ingredients…crazy right?! And…you can make it in the microwave!
HOMEMADE TRUFFLES
It also only takes 1.5 minutes of microwaving time, some stirring, and you are done. It is going to revolutionize your Holiday Baking this year. A little dramatic? Maybe…but either way, you are going to love this recipe!
WHAT ARE HOMEMADE TRUFFLES?
A chocolate truffle is a type of chocolate confectionery, traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center and coated in chocolate, cocoa powder or chopped toasted nuts, usually formed into a ball shape.
WHERE DID TRUFFLES ORIGINATE?
The chocolate truffle is supposed to have been created in the kitchen of Auguste Escoffier, a famous French chef. According to folklore during the 1920s, his pupil attempted to create pastry cream when the hot cream spilled into a bowl full of chocolate bits.
HOW TO STORE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
Homemade Chocolate Truffles sometimes use fresh cream, these need to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Keep them away from sunlight and tightly sealed. Store bought truffles should be kept at cool room temperature, away from sunlight and in a dark pantry.
DO HOMEMADE TRUFFLES NEED TO BE KEPT IN THE FRIDGE?
I recommend keeping your truffles in a cool, dark place to keep them dry and out of any humidity. Because truffles are generally a much softer consistency than tempered chocolate, it’s more likely that you will need to put them in the fridge in warm weather so they keep their texture and their taste.
CAN YOU FREEZE HOMEMADE TRUFFLES?
Homemade truffles also freeze well. You can freeze the truffles before you roll them in any toppings and then thaw and roll in truffles when you are ready to serve them. Or you can freeze them after they are rolled for up to one month.
TOPPINGS FOR CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
When your truffles are set, you can roll them into different crushed items. The following are the most common, but feel free to add your favorites!
- crushed peppermint candies
- nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts and pecans
- shredded coconut
- crushed Oreos
- mini m&m’s
- sprinkles
- Confectioner’s sugar
- pretzels, crushed
- pistachios
- roll in cinnamon
- roll in unsweetened cocoa powder
- grated chocolate bars
CHOCOLATE HOMEMADE TRUFFLES
Customize the chocolate truffles to your personal tastes too. Add some essential oils or oil food flavorings and extracts to make them peppermint flavored (like I did here with peppermint extract), or add your other favorite flavorings.
GOOD EXTRACTS FOR HOMEMADE TRUFFLES
There are several different flavors of extracts and oils that you can use in your homemade truffles. Here are some of our favorites. It’s fun to experiment with the different flavors or a combination of flavored oils to see which ones you love!
- Peppermint
- Orange
- Mint
- Wintergreen
- Rum or bourbon
- Vanilla extract
- Almond
- Lemon
- Coconut
- Banana
- Maple
INGREDIENTS FOR HOMEMADE TRUFFLES
- Chocolate Chips in a high quality chocolate (I prefer Guittard or Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet, Milk, dark chocolate or White)
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- flavored oil extracts of your choice
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE TRUFFLES
- Add both ingredients and pour them into a microwave safe bowl.
- Melt in microwave for 1 minute.
- Remove from microwave and stir together.
- Microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Remove from microwave and stir together.
- Spread into a greased 8×8 pan.
- Set aside to chill and harden in the refrigerator.
- When the mixture has hardened cut into fudge squares OR scoop and roll into bite-sized truffles and dip into crushed toppings. Place into mini cupcake liners and set out on a baking sheet to set up.
MAKE FUDGE WITH THIS RECIPE
This recipe also stands alone as a great fudge recipe. So if you are short on time and want a great fudge recipe, this is pretty darn good. But, my very favorite Fudge Recipe is my Grandma’s Fudge. Anyways, let’s get to the main feature! Let’s make some of the best chocolate truffles!
CHOCOLATE HOMEMADE TRUFFLES RECIPE
Here is the recipe for our favorite CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE!
Chocolate Homemade Truffles
Homemade Chocolate Truffles Are Delicious And I Guarantee You Are Going To Want To Give This One A Try. They Are Such A Quick And Easy Christmas Candy Recipe To Make!
Ingredients
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2
cups
Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet, Milk, or White)
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14
ounce
1- 14oz. Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
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5-6
drops
flavored oil
- Optional: Truffle Toppings: nuts, crushed peppermint candy, shredded coconut, oreos, mini M&M's, Sprinkles, Confectioner's Sugar,
Instructions
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Add both ingredients to a microwave safe bowl.
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Microwave for 1 minute.
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Remove from microwave and stir together.
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Microwave for another 30 seconds.
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Remove from microwave and stir together.
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Spread into a greased 8×8 pan.
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Set aside to cool and harden.
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When harden cut into fudge squares OR roll into truffles and dip into crushed toppings.
CANDY MAKING SUPPLIES
- Wooden spoon
- Large bowl
- 8×8 baking dish
- Hot Pads
- Parchment Paper
- bakers twine
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- hand towel
- cooking spray
- latex gloves
- scissors
- sharp knife
- Saucepan
- candy thermometer
- ice cream scoop
- mini cupcake liners
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES VIDEO
I made a little video to show you just how easy it can be. If you haven’t had a lot of experience in the kitchen, this can help you by showing you that any one can make these delicious homemade treats!
HOMEMADE CANDY RECIPES
- Homemade Turtles
- 6 Minute Caramels
- Homemade Toffee
- Truffles
- Old Fashioned Divinity
- Pretzel Rolos
- Homemade Fudge Recipe
- Chocolate Covered Bear Claws
- Chocolate coconut nut bites
- Saltine Cracker Toffee
- Chocolate Dream Balls
- Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites
CHRISTMAS RECIPE EBOOKS
You might be interested in our Homemade Candy Recipes and Holiday Cookie Recipe ebooks and our Holiday Recipe Binder. You can check them out by clicking on the button below.
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Kristin says
Are flavored oils different from the bottled products you buy at the grocery store to bake with?
Barb says
Yes, the flavor is much more intense. Sometimes they are found at the pharmacy.
Amy says
The flavored oils that work best are like these…http://amzn.to/1Nd34Pp
These look amazing! What kinds of oils do you use? Can you share some of your favorite combos of oils and toppings? Thanks!
Are flavored oils similar to, or same as extracts? Like vanilla? Please help with this concern. I’m anxious to try this recipe, but I’ve never used a recipe that calls for “flavored oil”.
You can use extracts. They won’t be as strong as a candy flavoring oil or a food grade essential oil. Here is an example of a candy or flavor oil… http://amzn.to/1Nd34Pp
I’m assuming you mean essential oils? I’m looking forward to making these with peppermint, orange, nutmeg and cinnamon oils!
Essential oils or candy oils. That sounds delicious!
Sorry I am confused? When are the oils added?
First of all, AWESOME Homemade Truffle recipe!!! I made these the other night & everything was amazing except they truffle balls would not keep their shape.
I made a 2nd batch & kept it in the refrigerator overnight. It worked better but still had the same issues, the ball keeps flattening out which then looked like mini pancakes.
Any suggestions? I would love to use this as my staple recipe.
Thanks!
Also, I didn’t have any oils so didn’t add it to the recipe but don’t think that would affect the shape, right?
How long do the truffles last once you have made them?
Mandy- If you freeze them, they can last a couple months. If you refrigerate them, I would say maybe a week or so. Thanks.