Ingredients

• Ingredients for fresh homemade Milk Chocolate Truffles like Lindt Lindor
  • Chocolate: 10 ounces
  • Heavy whipped cream: 1/3 cup
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 Teaspoon
  • Unsalted butter, softened of melted: 2 Tablespoons
  • A pinch of salt
  • Cocoa powder, powdered sugar, finely chopped nuts, or melted chocolate for coating

Instructions

• 1 Preparing the Ganache Filling
  • 1 Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan and warm it over medium-low heat until it reaches a simmer. Take care not to let it come to a boil.
  • 2 Infusing the Cream with Chocolate: Remove the saucepan from heat and add the finely chopped milk chocolate into the warm cream. Allow it to sit for a minute, letting the chocolate melt.
  • 3 Gently whisk the cream and chocolate mixture until it blends into a smooth and glossy ganache. For an irresistibly creamy texture, ensure that all the chocolate is fully melted.
  • 4 Stir in the softened unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, infusing the ganache with a subtle richness and depth of flavour
  • 5 Transfer the ganache to a bowl, covering it with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for approximately 2-3 hours or until the ganache has firmed up enough to handle..
• 2 Shaping the Truffles
  • 1 Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, portion out the ganache into bite-sized pieces. Roll each piece gently between your palms, forming smooth and delightful truffles. Arrange them on a baking sheet or tray lined with parchment paper.
  • 2 Coating the Truffles: For that classic Lindt Lindor appearance, coat the truffles in your choice of cocoa powder, powdered sugar, finely chopped nuts, or drizzle with melted chocolate. The coating adds a delightful contrast and enhances the overall experience.
  • 3 Allow the truffles to rest in the refrigerator for an additional 15-30 minutes to set the outer coating, ensuring a perfect finish.

Nutrition

Serving size: 24 pieces