If you feel like treating yourself or surprising your guests with an irresistible dessert that’s not complicated and doesn’t take hours to make, then Chocolate Truffles with a Hazelnut Center are exactly what you need! This recipe is a perfect balance between the richness of dark chocolate, the crunch of the toasted almonds and hazelnuts, and a fruity touch of rum.
Imagine biting into a small sphere of pure happiness, with the chocolate melting gently in your mouth, followed by a slightly crunchy taste from the almonds and hazelnuts. And the best thing about this recipe, for those of us who work, is that it only takes a few minutes to make!
Follow me and you will delight your palate with an incredibly easy dessert to prepare. I’m sure the Chocolate Truffles with a Hazelnut Center will win your heart and the hearts of everyone lucky enough to taste them, and soon become one of your favorite sweets. Grab your ingredients and let’s create some kitchen magic!
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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
- 1 cup peeled almonds
- 2/3 cup toasted hazelnuts (chopped)
- 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsp rum
- 4 oz dark chocolate (55%)
- 12 whole toasted hazelnuts (toasted)
- powdered sugar
Steps
First, chop the almonds and hazelnuts: finely chop the almonds and more coarsely chop the toasted hazelnuts. You can do this by hand with a knife or use a food processor as I did. Transfer the chopped almonds into a bowl and then add the sugar.
Now whisk the egg white, then take 2 tablespoons of it and add them to the mixture. Then also add the toasted and chopped almonds (or nuts you prepared).
Then add to the mixture the tablespoon of rum and start having fun mixing with your hands. Meanwhile, melt the dark chocolate (in a double boiler 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 a little of the mixture, flatten it in the palm of your hand and place a toasted hazelnut in the center.
Close the mixture around the hazelnut and shape it into a point or a sphere, as you prefer. Place the chocolate truffle with a hazelnut center on a plate or container and coat the sweet with powdered sugar. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
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Once they’re ready, serve 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 with the most demanding chocolate lovers. Enjoy!
Tips, storage
Chocolate temperature: Make sure the melted chocolate isn’t too hot when you add it to the almonds and hazelnuts, otherwise it could over-melt the nuts and alter the final flavor of your truffles.
Ball size: You can adjust the size of the truffles as you like. If you want them larger or smaller, simply change 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’re so delicious they rarely last that long!
Notes
Choose the right chocolate: Use high-quality dark chocolate to obtain an intense and rich flavor. You can also substitute dark chocolate with other varieties like milk or white chocolate if you prefer.
Toasting the nuts: Toasting 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, substituting the almonds and hazelnuts with the nuts you like best.
Filling: Besides hazelnuts, you can use other fillings such as cherries, raspberries, candied orange or even liqueur to add an extra flavor kick.
Decorations: In addition to powdered sugar, you can decorate the truffles with unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, grated coconut, or chopped nuts for a different look and added flavor.
Experiment and have fun creating unique variations of your dark chocolate truffles with almonds, hazelnuts and your favorite cherries!
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