Description
Delightful Easter Egg Truffles bring spring’s sweetness to chocolate lovers’ tables. Creamy chocolate centers wrapped in pastel-colored shells offer a playful twist on traditional Easter treats you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) dark chocolate
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Additional Ingredients:
- gel food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Carefully chop dark chocolate into small, uniform pieces and transfer to a heat-resistant mixing bowl.
- Gently warm heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until tiny bubbles form around the edges, indicating it’s ready to be poured.
- Slowly pour the hot cream over the chocolate, allowing it to sit undisturbed for approximately five minutes to facilitate smooth melting.
- Whisk the chocolate and cream mixture until a glossy, uniform ganache develops with no visible chocolate chunks.
- Incorporate softened butter into the ganache, stirring until completely integrated and creating a silky texture.
- Seal the mixture and refrigerate for 120 minutes, or until the ganache becomes firm enough to mold without sticking to your hands.
- Using a small scoop or spoon, portion out the chilled ganache and carefully shape into egg-like forms with gentle, consistent pressure.
- Roll the shaped truffles in cocoa powder or dip in melted chocolate for a decorative exterior, ensuring even coating.
- Place the finished truffles on parchment paper, allowing them to set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chocolate is high-quality for rich, smooth truffle texture that elevates the entire dessert experience.
- Use room-temperature butter to guarantee seamless incorporation without potential chocolate separation.
- Chill mixture thoroughly to achieve perfect egg-shaped consistency that holds its form during rolling.
- Consider alternative coatings like crushed nuts, shredded coconut, or festive sprinkles for unique flavor variations and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 132
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg