Description
These Snowball Chocolate Truffles are rich, creamy, and irresistibly smooth — the perfect festive treat made with just three simple ingredients. Rolled in coconut for a snowy finish, they’re easy to make, elegant to serve, and ideal for gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
300 g (1.25 cups) double cream (or heavy cream)
300 g (1.71 cups) good-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
300 g desiccated coconut (for rolling)
Instructions
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to bubble around the edges (do not boil).
- Meanwhile, finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2–3 minutes to soften.
- Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy, ensuring all the chocolate has melted.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 3 hours, or until the mixture is very firm.
- Pour the desiccated coconut onto a plate.
- Using two teaspoons, scoop small portions of the chilled chocolate mixture and use the second spoon to release them. Roll each portion into a ball with your hands, then roll in the coconut until evenly coated.
- Store the finished truffles in the fridge until ready to serve or package for gifts.
Notes
For variety, roll the truffles in cocoa powder, icing sugar, or crushed nuts instead of coconut.
Add a splash of liqueur (Baileys, rum, or orange liqueur) to the ganache for extra flavor.
Use milk or white chocolate for a sweeter version.
Add orange zest or a pinch of sea salt for a gourmet twist.
Keep refrigerated for best texture; serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
