Description

Indulge in homemade chocolate truffle egg boxes, a delightful treat perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself. This recipe combines creamy double cream with rich dark and milk chocolate, rolled in cocoa powder and chopped hazelnuts for a decadent bite-sized delight presented beautifully in mini paper cases within egg boxes.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Truffle Ingredients

150ml double cream
100g dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
100g milk chocolate, chopped into small pieces
2 tbsp cocoa powder
50g chopped hazelnuts

Presentation

Mini paper cases
Empty egg boxes
Ribbon (optional)

Instructions

Heat the Cream: Gently warm 150ml of double cream in a pan over low heat until hot but not boiling. Remove from heat immediately to prevent scorching, then let it stand for 1 minute to slightly cool down.
Melt the Chocolate: Add 100g chopped dark chocolate and 100g chopped milk chocolate to the hot cream. Stir continuously until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, creating a rich ganache.
Chill the Mixture: Pour the chocolate mixture into a bowl and place it in the fridge. Chill until firm, which should take a couple of hours, allowing it to set properly for shaping.
Shape the Truffles: Once firm, use two teaspoons to scoop out about 12 walnut-sized portions. Roll half of them in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and the other half in 50g chopped hazelnuts for texture and flavor variation.
Prepare the Presentation: Place each coated truffle into mini paper cases for individual servings. Arrange the truffles carefully inside empty egg boxes for a charming and creative gift idea.
Add Final Touch: Optionally, tie the egg box with a ribbon for an elegant, personalized touch before gifting to someone special.

Notes

Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
Make sure the cream is hot but not boiling to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
Chilling time may vary; truffles should be firm enough to shape neatly.
Store truffles in a cool place or refrigerate to maintain their shape and freshness.
Experiment with different coatings such as powdered sugar or crushed nuts for variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: British

Keywords: Chocolate truffles, homemade truffles, chocolate dessert, easy dessert, gift ideas, egg box dessert