The Most Decadent Truffes au Chocolate (Chocolate Truffles)
This is one of my all time favorite recipes from my mom. These chocolate truffles are so delicious! They are rich, intense, and just amazing!
When I was growing up, I remember my mom making batches and batches of these to give as Christmas gifts. She would buy round cookie tins, and fill them with these rich chocolate truffles. Then, she would give them out as gifts.
People LOVED them. They still do!
This is still an annual tradition in our house. Its not Christmas without truffles!
Here is my mom’s recipe for authentic French truffles!
Truffes au chocolat (Chocolate Truffles)
Equipment
- Kitchen scale
- Double Boiler
Ingredients
- 125 grams at least 70% cocoa dark chocolate
- 75 grams butter cut into small pieces
- 50 grams powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp crème fraîche if you can't find crème fraîche, full fat sour cream can be substituted
- 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- 2 tbsp rum, cointreau, or grand marnier (optional)
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Using a knife, chop the chocolate into small pieces
- Place the pieces into the bowl of a double boiler, over low heat, and allow the chocolate to melt completely. If you do not have a double boiler, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave, using 20 second increments, and being careful not to burn it.
- Once the chocolate is completely melted, remove from the heat.
- Work quickly to add the egg yolk, mixing it in with a wooden spoon.
- Next, add the butter, crème fraîche, powdered sugar, and lastly, the alcohol of your choice. Stir well after each addition to fully incorporate.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours, and preferably overnight.
- When you are ready to form the truffles, place the unsweetened cocoa (or nuts, or sprinkles) in a short glass.
- When the mixture is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Using a small spoon, scoop enough out to form a one inch ball.
- Drop the ball of chocolate into the glass of cocoa and swirl it around until it is fully coated.
- Remove the truffle from the glass using a fork.
- You can place them in individual, paper candy cups, or directly into a metal tin.
- Keep refrigerated.
You can roll these in unsweetened cocoa powder, or chopped nuts, for a traditional look, or use sprinkles, for a festive look. We do a little of both.
Don’t worry about getting them perfectly round. These are meant to look like mushrooms, after all.
If you decide to give these as gifts, which is a great idea, then, I suggest putting them in small tins to maintain freshness. Also, you’ll want to keep these in the refrigerator, since they contain crème fraîche. They will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
This recipe isn’t just for Christmas, these would also be a great Valentine’s Day gift!
You are going to LOVE these authentic French truffles, and so will your friends and family. They are sure to become a holiday tradition in your home!
Bon Appetit!
