Valentine’s Chocolate Truffles

These moreish chocolate truffles are incredibly easy to make, with only a few ingredients needed. Extra soft and creamy treat, perfect as a delicious, homemade gift for loved ones.

Prep Time
15
minutes
Chilling Time
Minimum 2
hours
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Servings
25-35 truffles
  • 200ml double cream
  • 80g Tate & Lyle Pure Cane Caster Sugar
  • 200g chocolate (dark or milk), chopped
  • 50g softened butter (cubed)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For dusting / coating: Cocoa powder, extra sugar, finely chopped nuts.
Instructions
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
  1. Place the cream and the sugar in a small saucepan and heat together over a gentle heat until nearly boiling.
  2. Place the chopped chocolate and cubed butter into a large heatproof bowl.
  3. Pour the hot cream and sugar mixture over the chopped chocolate and butter and leave for a couple of minutes, then stir until smooth. Add salt, stir again, and allow to cool, then transfer the mixture into the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. Remove the mixture from the fridge, and using a teaspoon or a melon baller, scoop out truffles, and roll them into balls using the palms of your hands.
  5. Roll the chocolate truffles in cocoa powder, finely chopped nuts or some extra sugar.