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    Home » Desserts » Chocolate » Chocolate Truffles

    Chocolate Truffles

    Oct 13, 2022 · by Valentina · 14 Comments

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    Halloween Truffles are a super fun and popular treat for the holiday. With only three ingredients, these chocolate spider webs are delectable, pretty and unique. They're perfect for a party and your guests will absolutely flip for them.

    Three dark chocolate truffles with a white chocolate spiderweb on top, on parchment.

    If you've seen my Pumpkin Almond Cookies, you know I prefer cute over gory when it comes to Halloween.

    These Halloween Truffles are amazingly rich, creamy and scrumptious. And so fun, to boot.

    While the process to create the Halloween chocolate truffles takes time, the instructions and timeline below will make it easy.

    I suggest inviting a friend to make them with you -- four hands are better than two when it comes to the final touches. And it will be fun!

    The Ingredients

    Ingredients for Halloweeen truffles - dark and white chocolate bars, and heavy cream, on a cutting board.

    (I often suggest brands I love and use — these are only suggestions and this is not a sponsored post.)

    • bittersweet or semisweet chocolate - Use a high quality chocolate if possible. My favorite is Scharffen Berger. It's sold at Gelson's, Walmart, and a handful of other stores. I've also used the big Trader Joe's dark chocolate bars, and they'll work well too.
    • white chocolate - My favorite white chocolate for this is Lindt, which is sold in most grocery stores.
    • heavy cream

    Substitutions and Variations

    • I find that finely chopped chocolate melts a bit more smoothly, but if you're pressed for time, and/or don't want to finely chop the chocolate you can use chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips.
    • Milk chocolate is okay if you prefer it over bittersweet or semisweet.
    • This recipe without the addition of the white chocolate spider web, is for classic chocolate truffles, for any time.
    • You can make the Halloween truffles with out without the red candy spider on top. See "Bonus" section below if you want to add it.

    Recipe Tips

    • To save time (and muscle!) you can use a food processor fitted with the grater attachment to grate the chocolate instead of chopping it. This is a sure-fire way to make sure the small pieces will all be the same size which will result with even melting. (FYI, if you do this, the weight is the same, but the cup measurements will vary - 6-ounces is more like 1½ cups.)
    • For chocolate truffles, it's typical to use a block or bar of chocolate -- however, chocolate chunks and chips will work too.
    • Definitely take advantage of the fact that the Ganache (the truffle filling) can be made up to four days ahead of time.
    • When you scoop the Ganache into the truffles, it's okay if they're not smooth. You'll see that when you dip them into the melted chocolate, it will become a smoother surface. (If you're seeking a more refined truffle, you can roll each one between your palms before you dip them. If you do this, refrigerate them after this step for about 30 minutes.)
    • Making these Halloween Truffles requires patience and you can't worry about making them look perfect. As you can see, mine are not. 🙂
    • If you have a helper (which is a great idea!), when it comes to adding the spider webs, as soon as one of you places the just-dipped truffles on the sheet pan, the other person should quickly add the white chocolate, and use the toothpick to shape it. If you're alone, just work as quickly as you can -- but don't stress. Clearly, this will taste delicious no matter what. It's chocolate, after all!
    • If it's especially warm in your house, and you want the truffles to set quickly, you can put the sheet pan in the refrigerator for a couple of minutes.

    How to Make Them

    - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and finely chop all of the chocolate, keeping the white separate.

    - Divide the bittersweet (or semisweet) chocolate in half, into two separate heat proof bowls (you should have 6-ounces/about 1 cup in each). And add the white chocolate to a third heat proof bowl (you should have 4-ounces/about ⅔ cup.)

    Stainless steel bowl with chocolate ganache and a wooden spoon.

    - In a small saucepan, scald the cream. It should be very hot but not quite boiling. Pour it over one of the bowls with 6-ounces of chocolate and let sit for a few minutes. Then use a spoon to stir to blend. It will take a minute or so before it’s smooth. This is called Ganache.

    Bowl of hardened chocolate ganache with cookie scoop scooping truffle.

    - Let it cool to room temperature, cover with it plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until it becomes completely firm, at least 6 hours, and ideally overnight. (The plastic wrap should be directly on top on the chocolate.)

    Chocolate truffles on sheet pan with parchment papper and small cookie scoop.

    - Remove the Ganache from the refrigerator and use a 1¼ inch cookie scoop to scoop out about 2 dozen balls, placing them on the parchment-lined sheet pan as you go. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on top and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

    - Separately, melt the remaining 6-ounces of bittersweet (or semisweet) chocolate and the 4-ounces of white chocolate. You can use a double boiler or the microwave.

    dipping halloween truffle in three stages, scooping, dipping in chocolate and placing on parchment.

    - Add the white chocolate to a DIY parchment piping cone. Here's an easy guide to make one.

    - Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and use a fork to carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate to coat it evenly. Use a small knife to help you remove the dipped truffle from the fork, and place it back on the same parchment-lined sheet pan.

    - Immediately after each truffle is dipped, use the white chocolate to "draw" a spiral line going around and around the truffle.

    Two stages of adding white chocolate spiderweb to Halloween truffles, with piping bag and toothpick.

    - Then, starting from the top center of the truffle, use a toothpick to very lightly “draw" lines down the sides of the truffle. (This must be done when both chocolates are still wet.)

    A few still-wet chocolate truffles decorated with white chocolate spiderwebs on parchment paper

    - Leave them at room temperature to set. Place them in mini baking cups to serve.

    Several spiderweb decorated chocoalte truffles for Halloween on parchment paper.

    (More detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Timeline

    up to 4 days and at least 8 hours ahead: Make the Ganache.
    up to 8 hours ahead and at least 2 hours ahead: Melt the chocolate, dip and decorate the truffles.

    Closer up on a chocolate truffle with a white chocolate spiderweb drawn into it, on parchment paper.u

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    How to Store Chocolate Truffles

    • Room temperature. You can keep the truffles at room temperature for up to two days in an airtight container.
    • Refrigerator. In an airtight container, the truffles will keep well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
    • Freezer. The Halloween truffles can be stored for up to three months in the freezer. The best way to do this is in a Ziploc bag and an airtight container.
    • Whether at room temp, in the fridge or freezer, once the chocolate coating is hard, you can gently layer them with a piece of parchment paper between them. I would not do more than two layers.

    Bonus

    And if you really want to go nuts, you can add a cute little red spider on top. Use a tiny red cinnamon candy for the body, and add red color to white chocolate to pipe the legs.

    chocolate truffle with white chocolate spider web and candy red spider on top, in brown mini baking paper.

    I hope you love this decadent and fun Halloween treat!

    Three dark chocolate truffles with a white chocolate spiderweb on top, on parchment.

    Halloween Truffles Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    Halloween Truffles are somewhat of an upscale treat for the holiday. With only three ingredients, these chocolate spider webs are delectable, pretty and unique. They're perfect for a party and your guests will absolutely flip for them!
    *This recipe makes about 2 dozen truffles / serving size: 2
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 4 minutes mins
    Refrigeration Time 7 hours hrs
    Total Time 8 hours hrs 4 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 243 kcal

    Equipment

    • cookie scoop
    • parchment paper
    • sheet pan
    • toothpicks

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 12 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
    • 6 ounces heavy cream
    • 4 ounces white chocolate

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare pan and chocolate. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and finely chop all of the chocolate, keeping the white separate.
      Divide the bittersweet (or semisweet) chocolate in half, into two separate heatproof bowls (you should have about 1 cup in each). And add the white chocolate to a third heatproof bowl (you should have about ⅔ cup.)
    • Make the filling (Ganache). In a small saucepan, scald the cream. Tiny bubbles will appear along the edges, and it should be very hot but not boiling. Pour the hot cream over one of the bowls with 6-ounces of chocolate and let sit for a few minutes. Then use a spoon to stir to blend the cream and chocolate together. It will take a minute or so before it’s smooth. This mixture is called Ganache.
      Let it cool to room temperature and then cover with it plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until it becomes completely firm, at least 6 hours, and ideally overnight. (You should lay the plastic wrap directly on top of the Ganache, so it's touching it.)
    • Scoop the truffles. Remove the Ganache from the refrigerator and use a 1¼ inch cookie scoop to scoop out about 2 dozen truffles from it, placing them on the parchment-lined sheet pan as you go. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on top and refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
    • Melt the remaining chocolate. Separately, melt the remaining 6-ounces of bittersweet (or semisweet) chocolate and the 4-ounces of white chocolate. You can use a double boiler or the microwave. The microwave is easiest (especially for the white chocolate, since it’s a smaller amount). Melt it in 20 second intervals, no more. Once it seems about halfway melted, you can mix it. Continue these intervals until it’s shiny and smooth.
    • Add white chocolate to piping bag. Add the white chocolate to a DIY parchment piping cone. Here's an easy guide for how to make one.
    • Coat and decorate. Remove the truffles from the refrigerator and use a fork to carefully dip each one into the melted chocolate to coat it evenly. Use a small knife to help you remove the dipped truffle from the fork, and place it back on the same parchment-lined sheet pan.
      Immediately after each truffle is dipped, use the white chocolate to "draw" a spiral line going around and around the truffle.
      Then, starting from the top center of the truffle, use a toothpick to very lightly “draw" lines down the sides of the truffle. This must be done when both chocolates are wet -- right after the truffle has been dipped.
    • Set and serve. The truffles will set at room temperature. Times will vary depending on how cool the room is -- it could take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour. Place them in mini baking cups to serve.

    NOTES

    Nutritional information is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keywords chocolate Halloween recipes, dessert for Halloween party
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    Comments

    1. angiesrecipes

      October 13, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      They are so pretty! Wish I could reach in and grab a couple of them for my breakfast 🙂 Good job with the decoration too.
      angiesrecipes

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 17, 2022 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks so much, Angie! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    2. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      October 15, 2022 at 7:43 am

      I like them even better with the spiders! What a lot of work, but how cute!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 17, 2022 at 3:51 pm

        Thank you, Jeff! Yes, the spiders definitely add a lot of work. Haven't added them to more than a couple since my kiddos were little. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    3. Dawn

      October 18, 2022 at 8:29 am

      5 stars
      These delicious truffles would be perfect for just about any occasion!! Talk about melt in your mouth. They sound so rich and tasty and I just know that I'd have to make a double batch. Perfect for gifting too. 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 31, 2022 at 4:59 pm

        Thank you, Dawn. Yes perfect for gifting. Though mine never seem to last long enough to give away. Ha! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    4. Linger, Kristy Murray

      October 18, 2022 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Not only are these ABSOLUTELY adorable, but this recipe sounds scrumptious. Love, love how you made it look like a spider web. It couldn't be more perfect for Halloween. I also really love the spider on top. Everything about these truffles is amazing. Thanks Valentina for sharing.

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 31, 2022 at 5:01 pm

        Thank you so much, Kristy. I so appreciate your kind words about my chocolate spider treats. Happy Halloween! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    5. Chef Mimi

      October 18, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      Beautiful! Way too hard for me.

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 31, 2022 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks, Mimi. Just skip the web and eat. 😉 ~Valentina

        Reply
    6. Marissa

      October 18, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      Not only are these spider web truffles adorable, they sound absolutely delicious! What a fun edible gift too!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 31, 2022 at 5:01 pm

        Thanks so much, Marissa. Happy Halloween! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    7. David Scott Allen

      October 21, 2022 at 2:36 pm

      These are brilliant and beautiful — and I will pretend they weren’t spider webs and I will serve them year-round!

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 31, 2022 at 5:02 pm

        I could eat chocolate all day! Happy you like them. Thanks, David. 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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