Valentine’s day probably my second favorite made-up holiday (after Halloween, of course). Is it because I would get a lot of gifts from people? F*ck no, I never got shit, not even from my husband. Just kidding, I would always get a gift from my best friend, Roxana <3. My husband would also get me something once in a blue moon too <3.
For me, I never saw Valentine’s day more than the day my best friend and I would stay up late and have a sleepover. We would make a lot of sweet treats the day before Valentine’s day and hand them out to our friends at school. It was truly one of the days I looked forward to in the year, definitely miss those high school days.
In those four years of high school, there was one treat we made every year. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Truffles. These were always so simple and easy to make. It also helped that we could use a lot of different toppings in order to make them unique from the store brand. So without further due, let’s get to it!
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Truffles Direction Help
The first thing you want to do is pour your heavy cream into a pot. Then you want to put it on the stove on medium-low and let it come to a simmer. Don’t worry, if you are lactose intolerant the great news is that they make non-dairy heavy cream and will work with this recipe.
As the heavy cream heats up to a simmer. In a large bowl, you want to add your chocolate chips, espresso, and vanilla. As soon as your heavy cream starts to simmer and it’s slightly boiling. Take it off the heat and immediately pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for two minutes. Once those two minutes are up, start whisking.
It may look like it doesn’t want to mix together at first, but trust me, it will. You want to keep mixing until it looks like the picture above. Then you want to put it in the fridge until it sets. When you can touch the top and its firm and your finger is not a chocolate mess, it is ready to be balled.
Before you get to rolling, you want to make sure you set up your toppings. While your portion and roll your chocolate truffles, you also want to roll them in your topping. It is really up to you on how big you want them. Traditionally they are a one-bite thing. But I made mine bigger, to save time and make a two-bite treat for myself.
When rolling them in the toppings, it is best to do it while it is still warm and sticky, it helps it stick to the chocolate. If you are going to be giving them out the next day them, I would wrap them in some candy wrap and place them in the freezer. Other than that, that is it, super simple and easy to make.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Chocolate Truffles
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring spoons
- Melon baller
- Spoon
- Spatula
- Saucepot
- Whisk
Ingredients
For Truffles
- 14 oz Semi Chocolate Chips Favorite Brand
- 1 Cup Heavy Cream or Dairy-Free Heavy Cream
- 2 Tbs Coffee or Espresso powder
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
Optional toppings
- Shredded Coconut
- Sliced Almonds
- Chopped Walnuts
- Valentines Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a saucepot bring you heavy cream to a simmer. Make sure to stir the milk to prevent it from burning.
- In a large bowl add in your chocolate chips, coffee, and vanilla into the bowl.
- Once your heavy cream starts to simmer quickly pour over the chocolate chip mixture. Let it sit untouched for two minutes.
- After it has sat for a couple of minutes, start to whisk everything together. As soon as it's all incorporated, place the chocolate mixture in the fridge.
- When the mixture is firm, use your melon baller or spoon to roll out your truffles. Once rolled if you want you can use your hands to help shape them.
- As you shape them, roll them in your desired toppings and place in the fridge to prevent melting
- Package them or share them with your loved ones
Notes
Nutrition
Just a little fancier
But if you want to make these Valentine’s Day Chocolate Truffles extra fancy you can dip them in some candy melts before you roll them in your toppings. You can also add something in the middle of them for a surprise. The easiest thing I can think you can do is a walnut, almond or a frozen dot of Nutella. If you wanted as well, what you can do is add some cinnamon and cayenne pepper to the chocolate before you add the milk. In the end, you are the god of your chocolate balls. I hope you give this recipe a shot!
If you have any leftover Valentine sprinkles? Don’t let them go to waste, check out this recipe for thumbprint cookies