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 Chop dark chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Pour over the chopped chocolate. (5 min) Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully combined. Add flavoring extracts. (5 min) Refrigerate the ganache for about 1-2 hours, until firm enough to scoop. (120 min) 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. Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until ready to serve. Recipe by BoxNCase Test Kitchen for the BoxNCase Chef Network.
