The Story:
Truffles have always scared me. They just seem like something you get during the holidays from fancy stores, not something I could do myself. But I gained some confidence when I went to my boyfriend’s sister’s house and saw her making these sweet things. I thought, “Hm, maybe I can do this.” So here you go.
Just because Christmas is over, it doesn’t mean hot chocolate season is over too! Crush all those extra candy canes and get rolling!
Hot Chocolate Truffles:
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
yields 15 truffles
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a pot and melt together on low heat until smooth. Stir constantly.
2. Let cool in the fridge until stiff enough to scoop.
3. Make small scoops, about 2 Tablespoons each. And place them in the freezer for and hour.
4. Remove scoops, roll into balls.
5. Roll in your choice of decoration. Crushed candy cane, cocoa, cinnamon, mini marshmallows. (If you try the mini marshmallows, you really have to push the marshmallows into the chocolate balls.)
6. Wrap each ball in suran wrap and keep chilled until ready to use.
7. When ready, drop chocolate balls into 1 ½ cups of hot milk and stir!
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These are so cute!! I love the mini marshmallow ones the most
The marshmallow are amazing, and I love your truffles.
YUMMY !!!!
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What a yummy use of leftover candy canes!
genious!
question: how do you think these would fare mailing them to someone??
Well, they do have cream in them. But you could make a batch, keep them on the kitchen counter for a few days and then try them as a test run.
Oooh, those are so pretty! I've actually never made truffles, but keep saying I want to. I should just do it! I think the mini marshmallow ones are incredibly cute, but I think I'd love the candy cane ones the most
Hi there Liz ("Cardigan Liz"). A college friend just showed me your blog last night. IT is very impressive that you are doing school, blogging and singing (I hope you are still doing that!)all at the same time. How do you price your cupcakes for catering? Your blog is really great BTW. Lots of good photos, cute stories and personality.
Ciel Murri (mother of B).
Ciel! So good to hear from you. I texted Brent to get your email, but if you get this first, email me at yourcupofcake@gmail.com
these sounds awesome! thanks, lizzy!
I would love to know where to get little mini marshmallows.
You can get the little marshmallows here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=181023909037
Or at Target
I got them from a wholesale place. You can call the wholesalers in your area or order them online!
THese are perfect! I would love them rolled in powdered sugar too. Or maybe cinnamon sugar
These are great! Are these solely for making hot chocolate or are they just as tasty to eat as truffles?
They are very rich, so they are mainly for melting in a drink. But I did just finish some fabulous truffles for eating, so that recipe will be up soon!
What a fabulous recipe to have & share! Very non-intimidating! I like how few ingredients it has and yet how elegant they look! 5-stars! Can’t wait to try! As a chronic pain patient, this is recipe that doesn’t seem to overpowering yet gets a lovely look at the end! Quick QUESTION: Can you double recipe? Or is it better with this kind of recipe to do these in their own batches so you know the flavor and such is there?
You can double the recipes no problem!
I love this recipe. BUT, this year for Christmas I’m making the same thing, only with Oreo Truffles. Still dipping them in crunched candy canes and mini marshmallows.
YUMMMM!
So, I tried the recipe, but I ran into a big time issue; the truffles were too soft, as in they didn’t hold their shape and would melt within five minutes of being out of freezer. I followed the recipe exactly as you suggested, any idea of what could have caused that issue?
Thanks and you have a gorgeous site!
Wow, I want to make some to give out as gift during during the holidays. Can I make them in advance and freeze them until I’m ready to deliver them ??
Hi! I made these last night and they turned out fantastically! I’m going to give them as gifts to my coworkers. Thank you so much for this!
I’m doing this recipie as I type–it seems you either need to set your freezer colder or wait more like an hour 30 minutes, stopping at the 45 minute mark to open up the insides, for it to fully freeze. Otherwise, I’ve gotten gloopy balls that stick to your hands. They are delicious, though.
How long do they normally need in the fridge… my mix has been in the fridge for an hour and still seems kinda runny.
Just made, they are wonderful! Thank you for the recipe.
does it melt?
Yes, they will melt when you drop and stir them into hot milk