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a plate of chocolate truffles
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5 from 2 votes

No Cook Chocolate Truffles

Rich and fudgy
Prep Time15 minutes
2-3 hours or overnight resting in the fridge3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: English
Keyword: budget meals, cheap family recipes
Servings: 35 truffles
Calories: 80kcal
Cost: 6p each

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • mixing spoon
  • digital scales
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 300 g dark chocolate 3 bars value chocolate, 90p
  • 250 ml double cream own brand, 90p
  • 50 g butter Buttery spread, 7p
  • 50 g cocoa powder 24p

Instructions

  • Break up the chocolate and place in a large bowl with the Buttery.
  • Meanwhile, bring the cream to the boil and then pour it over the chocolate.
  • Stir gently until all the chocolate has melted but try not to create bubbles in the mixture.  
  • Leave this to cool for 2 minutes and then add the butter in two stages. Once the butter has melted the ganache should be smooth and glossy with no oil slicks.
  • Set the mixture in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the mixture from the fridge and leave for approximately 15 minutes to come to room temperature.
  • Put cocoa into a bowl and dust your hands with it.
  • Roll the ganache into balls and then roll them into the cocoa.
  • The truffles can be stored for approximately two days.
  • You can try wrapping them individually in squares of cheap tin foil and then popping them into small kilner jars, gift bags or inexpensive home made boxes. You can find out how to make impressive gift boxes at Rubber Stamping

Notes

What Changes Can I Make?

  • You can add fine chopped nuts to your truffles of any type
  • Fine chopped raisins or dates
  • Crushed biscuit
  • Add a little alcohol, just a tablespoon to start, and taste
  • Or try lemon / orange / lime zest
  • Roll them in cocoa, dessicated coconut or very finely chopped nuts for a different finish
  • Although truffles are usually made from dark chocolate, you could make some with whatever chocolate you like, milk or white. Or you could even marble them with a mixture of different chocolates