Does anyone know any perfect truffle recipes?

Answer 1

I really like these recipes for truffles. They are pretty straight forward and don't require a long list of fancy ingredients.

Easy Chocolate Truffles

INGREDIENTS
8 ounces good-quality semi- or bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Your choice of flavoring (see below)
Your choice of coating (see below)

DIRECTIONS
Heat chocolates, butter and milk in a pan until chocolates and butter are partially melted. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted. Whisk in desired flavoring until creamy-smooth.

Transfer to a bowl and let stand until firm enough to hold its shape, about 2 hours.

Using a tablespoon (a spring-action 1 Tb. scoop is ideal), mold chocolate into balls, 1 level Tb. at a time, and place on a cookie sheet lined with greased parchment paper.

Place desired coating in a small bowl. Working one at a time, drop truffles into the bowl with greased fingertips. Shake bowl back and forth so truffles are completely coated. If necessary, roll truffles by hand to make round. Return to parchment. (Can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 5 days or frozen up to 1 month.) Before serving, let stand at room temperature to soften slightly.
Flavoring options

Orange: 6 Tbs. orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier, and 1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest

Coffee: 6 Tbs. coffee-flavored liqueur, such as Kahluah and 1 tsp. instant coffee

Raspberry: 6 Tbs. raspberry liqueur, such as Chambord

Coating options

1 cup of minced sweetened, flaked coconut

1 cup of minced roasted pistachios

1 cup of minced toasted walnuts

1 cup of sifted unsweetened cocoa

1 cup of sprinkles



Coconut-Apricot Truffles

INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups whole, unsalted almonds
2 cups dried apricots
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

DIRECTIONS
In a food processor with the knife blade, thoroughly combine first four ingredients until the mixture forms a dough-like ball. Using your hands, firmly roll into 1-inch balls. Roll in coconut.



Microwave Truffles

INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted, divided
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon almond extract


DIRECTIONS
Place 24 small foil candy cups in miniature muffin cups or on a baking sheet. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon pecans into each; set cups and remaining pecans aside. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Microwave at 50% power for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in cream and extract. Beat with an electric mixer until slightly thickened, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Immediately pour into prepared cups. Top with remaining pecans. Refrigerate until set.

Answer 2

I made some cappuccino truffles last week that were quite good.

1 Tbsp boiling water
2 tsp instant coffee grounds
2-1/2 tsps ground cinnamon, divided
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
6 squares (1 oz each) bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 Tbsps butter, softened
3 Tbsps sugar

In a small bowl, combine water, coffee, and 1 tsp cinnamon; set aside. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Remove from the heat; whisk in chocolate & butter until smooth. Stir in coffee mixture. Press plastic wrap onto surface and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Combine sugar and remaining cinnamon in a small bowl. Shape chocolate into 1-inch balls and roll in the cinnnamon-sugar. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.

I added 2 Tbsp of Kentucky whiskey to the recipe. I could have added 3 or maybe 4.

Answer 3

Turtle Candy

INGREDIENTS
72 pecan halves
24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease baking sheets.
Place three pecan halves in a Y shape on cookie sheet and place caramel in center. Repeat with remaining nuts and caramels.
Place in preheated oven 10 minutes, until caramel is melted.
Melt chocolate chips with shortening in microwave, or in a small saucepan over low heat; stir until smooth. Spoon over candies on sheets. Chill 8 hours or overnight, until firm.