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Christmas Truffles

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3. Step-by-Step Visual Guide

In Part 3 of making Christmas Truffles, let’s walk through the hands-on cooking technique so your texture turns out restaurant-worthy at home.

Christmas Truffles β€” Step-by-Step Visual Guide (Page 3)
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Start by heating the cream until it just bubbles, then pour it over the chocolate. Let it sit for a couple of minutes before stirring β€” that’s the secret to a silky ganache. Once it’s smooth, pop it in the fridge to firm up.

Scooping the chilled mixture into balls is the fun part β€” I use a small scoop to keep them uniform. Roll them in your hands to smooth, then toss in your favorite coating. A quick chill before serving sets everything perfectly.

Head to Page 4 for my Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating Tips plus what to serve alongside this dish!

Christmas Truffles
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Christmas Truffles

These Christmas truffles are rich, creamy, and rolled in festive sprinkles β€” a no-fuss dessert that feels fancy but comes together in minutes. Perfect for holiday cookie trays or last-minute gifts.

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Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins (plus chilling time)
Servings24 truffles
CourseDessert
Calories180 kcal

πŸ›’ Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat cream over medium until just simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  2. Add butter, vanilla, and salt, stirring until glossy. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, portion the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll each between your palms to smooth.
  4. Roll truffles in powdered sugar, cocoa powder, or festive sprinkles, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Chill truffles for 30 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

πŸ‘©πŸ³ Chef Elena’s Kitchen Notes & Storage

For the smoothest truffles, use good-quality chocolate β€” it really makes a difference. These keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 3 months; just thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

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Estimated Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 180 kcalProtein: 2gCarbs: 14gFat: 13gFiber: 1g
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Chef Elena Rossi

Ciao, I'm Elena! Trained in Florence and based in Chicago, I founded RecipesTo Kitchen (and our @recipestokitchen Pinterest community of 296,580+ monthly home cooks) to share foolproof weeknight dinners, cozy one-pot pastas, and bakery-style desserts that work on the very first try.