Chocolate truffles are the dessert with the most creative and inspiring stories that fill the entire world with fantasy; today there are many variations. Its origins are attributed to the Frenchman Louis Dufour in the year 1895. A pastry chef from Savoy (France), where the inspiration achieved the success that today spreads throughout the world.
According to the story, this pastry chef from Chambéry realized that his store was running out of supplies and due to winter, he was not going to be supplied by his suppliers. When taking his inventory, he only had a few ingredients left, so creativity at that moment was his best ally. In this way, he created a dessert that was quick to prepare, with simple ingredients and at the same time exquisite for the palate, chocolate truffles.
So if you need a simple and quick dessert at the same time, nothing better than this chocolate truffle recipe:
CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE
Ingredients (approx. 25 truffles):
- 280 g chocolate 70% cocoa
- 100 ml coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon whiskey (optional)
To decorate:
- Chocolate noodles
- cocoa powder
- grated coconut
- Almond granules
Preparation (3-4 hours in total):
1. Melt the chocolate together with the coconut milk in a bain-marie to prevent the mixture from burning.
2. When we have a homogeneous mixture, remove from the heat and add the whiskey and mix well again.
3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 2-3 hours or until hard.
4. With the help of a spoon, form balls with your hand and coat them with chocolate noodles, cocoa, grated coconut, etc.
We recommend doing this step with silicone or latex gloves to avoid getting too dirty.
5. Store the truffles in the refrigerator because they melt easily.
Bon appetit and happy holidays!
Variations : If you prefer sweeter truffles with less bitter cocoa flavor, you can use a chocolate with 53% cocoa.
