If you want to pamper yourself or impress your guests with an irresistible dessert, uncomplicated and not requiring hours of work, then Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut Heart are exactly what you need! This recipe is a perfect balance between the richness of dark chocolate, the crunchiness of toasted almonds and hazelnuts, and the fruity touch of rum.
Imagine biting into a small sphere of pure happiness, with the chocolate gently melting in your mouth, followed by a slightly crunchy taste of almonds and hazelnuts. And the best part of this recipe, for someone like me who works, is that it only takes a few minutes to make!
Follow me and delight your palate with an incredibly easy-to-prepare dessert. I’m sure that Chocolate Truffles with Hazelnut Heart will win your heart and that of everyone who tastes them, and they will soon become one of your favorite sweets. Grab your ingredients and let’s create magic in the kitchen!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 15 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 12
- Cooking methods: No bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz blanched almonds
- 3.2 oz toasted hazelnuts (chopped)
- 2.1 oz sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp rum
- 4.2 oz 55% dark chocolate
- 12 whole hazelnuts (toasted)
- powdered sugar
Steps
First, start by chopping the almonds and hazelnuts: finely chop the almonds and more coarsely chop the toasted hazelnuts. You can do this manually with a knife or use a food processor as I did. Pour the chopped almonds into a bowl and then add the sugar.
Now beat the egg white and then take 2 tablespoons and add them to the mixture. Then also add the toasted and chopped almonds.
Add the tablespoon of rum to the mixture and start mixing with your hands. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate (in a bain-marie or in the microwave) and once melted, pour it into the bowl.
Continue kneading and when all the ingredients are well combined (it will only take a few minutes), take some of the mixture, press it in the palm, and insert a toasted hazelnut in the center.
Close the mixture and shape it into a sphere. Place the chocolate truffle with a hazelnut heart on a plate or container and coat the sweet with powdered sugar. Repeat the operation until all the mixture is used.
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Once they are ready, serve them and enjoy this delight! These dark chocolate truffles with almonds and hazelnuts are perfect for any occasion and are sure to be a hit even among the most demanding chocolate lovers. Bon appétit!
Tips, storage
Chocolate temperature: Ensure the melted chocolate is not too hot when adding it to the almonds and hazelnuts, or it may melt the nuts too much and change the final taste of your truffles.
Ball size: You can adjust the size of the truffles to your liking. If you want them larger or smaller, just adjust the size of the chocolate balls.
Storage: Store the dark chocolate truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They can last up to a week, but they are so delicious that they are unlikely to last that long!
Chocolate temperature: Ensure the melted chocolate is not too hot when adding it to the almonds and hazelnuts, or it may melt the nuts too much and change the final taste of your truffles.
Ball size: You can adjust the size of the truffles to your liking. If you want them larger or smaller, just adjust the size of the chocolate balls.
Storage: Store the dark chocolate truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container. They can last up to a week, but they are so delicious that they are unlikely to last that long!
Notes
Choose the right chocolate: Use high-quality dark chocolate for an intense and rich flavor. You can also substitute dark chocolate with other types like milk or white chocolate if you prefer.
Nuts roasting: Roasting the hazelnuts before adding them to the chocolate intensifies their flavor and gives the truffles a crunchy texture.
Variations
Nuts: If you prefer, you can use pecans, pistachios, or macadamia nuts and replace the almonds and hazelnuts with your preferred nuts.
Filling: Besides hazelnuts, you can use other fillings like sour cherries, raspberries, candied oranges, or even some liqueur for an extra flavor touch.
Decorations: Besides powdered sugar, you can decorate the truffles with cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, grated coconut, or pieces of dried fruit to give a different and more beautiful aesthetic touch, and an additional flavor.
Experiment and have fun creating unique variations of your favorite dark chocolate truffles with almonds, hazelnuts, and sour cherries!
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