Homemade chocolate truffles are elegant little sweets with a silky, creamy centre. They start from a simple ganache that you only need to chill, roll and coat. They make a lovely gift and a perfect sweet finish with coffee.
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💡 Ganache is the foundation of truffles – see our chocolate ganache recipe for the ratios.
💡 Add a spoonful of rum, liqueur or orange zest for aroma.
💡 For a festive version, dip the whole truffles in tempered chocolate.
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The ganache is not chilled enough. Give it a little longer in the fridge, or roll them wearing disposable gloves.
5–7 days in a sealed container in the fridge.
Yes, for up to a month; defrost them slowly in the fridge.
Good dark chocolate, 55–70 %, for a full flavour that is not too sweet.
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