Crunchy Coated Chocolate Truffles Recipes

MALTED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Bring about 1 inch of water to a very slow simmer in a medium saucepan. Put the chocolate in a medium heatsafe bowl that can sit on top of the pan without touching the water. Put the bowl over the water and let the chocolate melt, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, bring the cream, honey and 2 tablespoons of the malt powder to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the honey and malt. Gradually whisk the cream mixture into the chocolate until smooth and shiny. Whisk in the butter until melted. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a cool spot until slightly firm, about 1 hour.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons with a tablespoon measure or small ice cream scoop, roll into balls and set on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until set, about 15 minutes. Put the remaining 1/4 cup malt powder in a shallow dish and roll the truffles in the malt powder.

DIPPED CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Butter an 8-inch square pan; line bottom with parchment. Chop chocolate into 1/4-inch pieces; place in a large heat-proof bowl.
• Bring cream to a boil over medium-high heat; pour directly over chopped chocolate. Allow to sit for 10 minutes; use a rubber spatula to stir chocolate and cream until totally combined. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap; chill until mixture is cold and set, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Turn ganache onto a cutting board. Using a very sharp knife, trim edges to form right angles. Cut into 7 strips about 7/8 inch wide. Cut strips crosswise to form cubes. Place on a parchment-lined tray; chill for 5 minutes if soft, otherwise proceed to next step.
• Once chocolate is tempered, use it immediately. Drop truffles into tempered chocolate one at a time; turn over to completely cover. Use a chocolate-dipping fork to lift truffle out. Tap fork; allow excess to drip back into bowl. With a second dipping fork, slide truffle onto a parchment-lined tray. Working as quickly as possible, repeat with remaining truffles (if tempered chocolate cools too much, it goes out of temper). When all truffles are dipped, you may drizzle with excess tempered chocolate.
• Allow truffles to sit for at least an hour or overnight to fully set. Store at room temperature in a cool dry place.

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Place the cream and chocolate in a medium heatproof, microwave-safe bowl. Heat, uncovered, stirring every minute, for 2 minutes or until smooth.
• Stir in the spread until well combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 1 hour or until firm enough to roll into balls.
• Place the slivered almonds in a shallow bowl and line a tray with non-stick baking paper.
• Scoop out a teaspoonful of the chocolate mixture and use your hands to roll it into a ball.
• Roll the truffle ball in the almonds until it is completely covered and then place it on the lined tray. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture.
• Refrigerate for 45 minutes or until firm and set.

CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CUPS

Steps:

• Place mini foil baking cup in each of 30 mini muffin cups. Spray foil cups with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, place 3/4 cup chocolate chips; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil. Pour cream mixture over chocolate in bowl; stir until smooth. Add crushed granola bars and marshmallows; mix well. Spoon slightly less than 1 measuring tablespoonful mixture into each muffin cup; gently press into cups.
• In small bowl, place 2/3 cup chocolate chips; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/3 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted and mixture begins to boil. Pour cream mixture over chocolate in bowl; stir until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate over each crunchy truffle; smooth top with tip of spoon. Decorate with candy sprinkles.
• Refrigerate about 3 hours or until firm. Store covered in refrigerator.