Chocolate Truffles Recipe

By Becky Hardin

Updated Aug 12, 2026

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Chocolate truffles are a must-make recipe for any chocolate lover. This Easy Chocolate Truffle Recipe is made with a combination of bittersweet and semi-sweet chocolate, heavy cream, and a touch of vanilla. I added a splash of orange liqueur, but it’s optional. Once the chocolate firms up, I roll the balls in colored or chocolate sprinkles, coconut, cocoa, and chopped nuts. But you can easily choose whatever you prefer. The result is bite-sized melt-in-your-mouth chocolate balls that are pure chocolate heaven.

Melt In Your Mouth Chocolate Truffles

Rich, decadent, and easily customizable, my favorite thing about this chocolate truffle recipe is that I can make every single one unique if I want to. I love playing around with the toppings and coatings depending on the time of year and the occasion. Once I’ve combined the chocolate, cream, and vanilla and the chocolate has somewhat set, I pull out the toppings and get rolling. It’s so easy and fun.

These truly melt in your mouth with a soft, creamy interior, and depending on what I roll them in, the exterior can have a bit of crunch. I find they look fancy enough that people often think they’re store-bought. I like making them for special occasions, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and for the Star Wars fans in my house, I’ll make these Princess Leia Oreo Truffles.

Tips for Beginners

• Use an ice cream scoop. You can use two spoons or an ice cream scoop to scoop out the chocolate mixture. Spray them with non-stick spray so the chocolate doesn’t stick.
• Don’t swap the bittersweet chocolate. It creates the perfect balance of sweetness when paired with the semi-sweet. If you use all semi-sweet, the truffles may be too sweet. I like to go with high-quality chocolate because it ensures the truffles will have the best flavor.
• Add different flavors. I used an orange liqueur, but you could use a splash of Bailey’s, mint extract, almond extract, or any fruit extract.
• If the mixture is too wet. If you can’t gather the chocolate to roll, it may need more time in the fridge.  You can also add 1 tablespoon of melted butter or coconut oil, stir to combine, and let it chill for an additional 30-60 minutes.

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Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Difficulty: Easy

4.41 from 20 votes

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Resting Time: 1 hour hr

Total: 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 truffles

Author: Becky Hardin

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This Easy Chocolate Truffle Recipe comes together with just 5 ingredients. Softer than fudge, bite-sized, and utterly perfect; this is a chocolate dessert recipe you can't miss. 

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ ½ lb. bittersweet chocolate 227g (8 oz.)
• ▢ ½ lb. semisweet chocolate 227g (8 oz.)
• ▢ 1 cup heavy cream 227g
• ▢ ½ tsp pure vanilla extract 2g
• ▢ 2 tbsp Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier) 28g, optional

Optional Garnishes for Rolling

• ▢ sprinkles
• ▢ chocolate shavings
• ▢ powdered sugar
• ▢ cocoa powder
• ▢ chopped nuts

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Instructions 

• Chop the chocolate roughly and place it in a heat-safe bowl.
  ½ lb. bittersweet chocolate, ½ lb. semisweet chocolate
• Heat the cream in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat just until it begins to come to a boil.
  1 cup heavy cream
• Remove cream from heat.
• Pour the cream through a fine-mesh sieve into the bowl with the chocolate.
• Whisk the cream and chocolate together until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
• Add the vanilla and liqueur (if using). Continue stirring.
  ½ tsp pure vanilla extract, 2 tbsp Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier)
• Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour to stiffen.
• With 2 teaspoons, spoon round balls of the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Roll each ball of chocolate in your hands to roughly make a round ball.
• Roll in powdered sugar or whatever toppings you choose (sprinkles, chocolate, nuts, etc.)
  sprinkles, chocolate shavings, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, chopped nuts

Equipment

• Kitchen Scale (optional)
• Fine Mesh Sieve
• Baking Sheet

Becky’s Tips

• Use two spoons or an ice cream scoop to scoop out the chocolate mixture so they all turn out the same size. 
• Use a combination of semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate for a well-balanced sweetness. Choose the best quality you can find. 
• The orange liqueur is optional; try Bailey’s, mint extract, almond extract, or any fruit extract.
• If the chocolate doesn’t come together easily, let it chill a little longer or add 1 tablespoon of melted butter or coconut oil, stir, and chill for 30-60 minutes.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 9mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Make Chocolate Truffles Step by Step

Prepare the chocolate: Roughly chop the ½ lb. bittersweet chocolate and ½ lb. semisweet chocolate, and place in a heat-safe bowl.

Heat the cream: Heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan set over medium-high heat just until it begins to boil, or microwave in increments until heated to just below the boiling point.

Melt the chocolate: Pour the warm cream through a fine-mesh sieve into the bowl with the chocolate. Whisk until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Add the vanilla and liqueur (if using): Continue stirring and add ½ tsp pure vanilla extract, and if you’d like, 2 tbsp Orange Liqueur (Grand Marnier).

Refrigerate: Place the bowl of melted chocolate in the refrigerator for 1 hour to stiffen.

Shape into balls: With 2 teaspoons or an ice cream scoop, spoon round balls of the chocolate mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Roll the balls: Roll each ball of chocolate in your hands to roughly make a round ball and then roll in powdered sugar or whatever toppings you choose; sprinkles, chocolate, nuts, etc.

How to Store

These chocolate truffles will keep for 3-5 days on your counter in an airtight container. Or keep them in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

I think they are best served at room temperature (so they get just a little bit soft and melty), but you can keep them cool until about an hour before you’re ready to serve, and then take them out of the refrigerator.

Freezer

Freeze the chocolate truffles for up to 1 month and thaw on the kitchen counter until soft enough to eat.

Serving Suggestions

These truffles make such a fun addition to a dessert spread or afternoon treat. I love serving them alongside a cozy banana bread latte or pumpkin spice latte, especially during the holidays. If I’m putting together a larger dessert table, I like to serve them with other bite-sized treats like kiss cookies or Christmas bark. They’re also a great no-bake option when I’m entertaining and already have the oven full, and this recipe makes enough to share with a small crowd.

More Chocolate Treats To Try

• This Chocolate Bundt Cake is a moist sour cream chocolate cake covered in chocolate ganache.
• Salted Caramel Chocolate Fudge is quick and easy to make and always a crowd pleaser.
• Chocolate Pudding is a rich, creamy, chocolate dessert that takes me back to my childhood.

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