Basic Truffles Recipe
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Basic Truffles

By: Gina Mork 
"This is a basic truffle filling to which you can add your own flavorings or extracts. You may use this to fill the chocolate shells you make using candy molds or roll into balls then into powdered sugar, cocoa, sprinkles or other toppings"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (82)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 35 truffles
 

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine chocolate and cream. Cook, stirring, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in flavoring. Pour into a small dish and refrigerate until set, but not hard, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Use to fill candies or form balls and roll in toppings.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 62 | Total Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2003 by VICTORIAP   view full review
I made this recipe up to take to work with me for the office Christmas Party. The first batch...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2005 by Sarah Zeigler   view full review
This is a great basic recipe. Anyone that complains about the taste of the chocolate is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by MedMimi   view full review
I used 3/4 c. cream as dictated by the traditional truffle recipe. Instead of the vanilla, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by Babydoll   view full review
i Have made this recipe for years with great reviews. my secret is to make this recipe and let...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by allrecipesrocks   view full review
Excellent, but extraordinarily time-consuming. I created a batch using the recommended amount...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2006 by LITTLEGREYKITTEN   view full review
This was my method: I used 1 & 1/4 cup or so Ghirardelli semi-sweet chips, 2/3 cup heavy...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2003 by SUSAN ELLIOTT   view full review
This is an excellent recipe that makes a quick and elegant dessert. I dipped my truffles in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2002 by HOLLY MARTIN   view full review
I really liked this recipe. I made it for my husband for Valentine's Day. My family liked it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2003 by LRP77   view full review
Good truffle recipe. I flavored mine with orange extract and a little vanilla too. Mine did...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2002 by Mrs D   view full review
These truffles were too bitter. Truffles using semi-sweet chocolate are better.

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