Chocolate Truffles

Indulge in Decadence with this Homemade Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Craving something sweet and luxurious? Look no further than these delectable homemade chocolate truffles. With just a handful of ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create your own gourmet treats that are sure to impress.

To make these chocolate truffles, you'll need high-quality dark chocolate, cream cheese, baking vanilla and your choice of coatings such as cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or coconut flakes. The process is simple: melt the chocolate with the cream, chill the mixture until firm, then roll into small balls and coat with your favorite toppings.

​Whether you're looking for a special gift for a loved one or just want to treat yourself, these homemade chocolate truffles are the perfect indulgence. So why wait? Get in the kitchen and start creating your own little balls of happiness today!

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Truffles
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate (6 squares)*
4 oz. cream cheese (1/2 of 250 g pkg.)
1-1/2 cups icing/powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon Watkins Baking Vanilla
1 tsp Watkins Extract of choice (see ideas below)



Cocoa, Icing/Powdered Sugar, Chocolate, Nuts, Coconut etc to roll truffles in.
Melt 6 oz chocolate in the microwave on high for 60 seconds.* Stir and continue cooking on high for another 30 seconds or until chocolate is completely melted.
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and continue beating until well blended. Stir in chocolate, vanilla and extract. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Shape into 1-inch balls. Roll in cocoa, colored sugar, finely chopped nuts, coconut etc. or dip in melted chocolate. Store in the refrigerator. Makes about 3 dozen truffles. Can be frozen.



*You can also use the double boiler method where you sit a metal bowl over a pot of boiling water.



Tips:
◊ 6 squares of semi-sweet chocolate may be substituted with 1 c of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
◊ Use one of the following Watkins Extracts: Raspberry, Butter, Peppermint, Orange,
◊ Almond (roll in finely chopped roasted almonds),
◊ Maple (roll in Watkins Chocolate Decorating Sprinkles),
◊ Butter Pecan (roll in chopped roasted pecans)
◊ Use white chocolate or white chocolate chips in place of semi-sweet.

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