Decadent Chocolate Truffle Assortment

Create a luxurious assortment of chocolate truffles using bulk chocolate and assorted fillings. This recipe is perfect for increasing your dessert offerings at a low cost, making it ideal for cafes, restaurants, and catering services.

Prep 30 min · Total 30 min · Serves 40 · Intermediate

Ingredients

• 4 lbs dark chocolate (bulk chocolate for melting)
• 1 qt heavy cream (for ganache)
• 2 tbsp flavoring extracts (vanilla, orange, etc.) (choose assorted flavors)
• 1 lb cocoa powder (for rolling truffles)
• 1.5 lbs chopped nuts (for coating and flavor)
• 0.25 lb sea salt (for finishing touch)

Instructions

1. Chop dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl.
2. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour over the chopped chocolate. (5 min)
3. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully combined. Add flavoring extracts. (5 min)
4. Refrigerate the ganache for about 1-2 hours, until firm enough to scoop. (120 min)
5. Once firm, use a melon baller or small scoop to form balls from the ganache. Roll in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sea salt as desired.
6. Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe by BoxNCase Test Kitchen for the BoxNCase Chef Network.