No matter which recipe you choose to make first, we think you or a lucky recipient will absolutely adore our chocolate truffles. Shredded coconut is folded into the thick chocolate ganache before it's chilled, which not only adds a little extra sweetness, but texture, too. For the ultimate wintertime treat, we have white chocolate truffles that resemble miniature snowballs-they are so festive and sweet as can be. You'll find recipes for both and the result is sure to perk you up.

One of our favorite techniques is infusing heavy cream with another ingredient, such as ground coffee or tea leaves. The result is impressive you will be delighted with your handiwork. You can make these much cheaper than a store-bought box of chocolates. Once you master this simple recipe, try some of our many other flavorful versions. Chocolatier: Decadence by Design is an economic simulation game set in the post-WWII economic boom, in which your challenge is to run the Baumeister family's worldwide confectionary business while Alex, whom we met in. The truffle base contains just 3 ingredients.

Let the mixture chill, then scoop into balls and roll into cocoa powder, crushed nuts, dried flowers, shredded coconut, or anything else that your heart desires. You can add a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract for even more flavor, but this step is totally optional. In this recipe, all you need to do is pour warm heavy cream over semisweet chocolate and watch as the chocolate pieces slowly melt into a silky, shiny, beautiful mixture. Start with our Easy Truffles, pictured here.

Whether you want to give Mom a sweet present Mother's Day or love the idea of gifting family and friends something homemade during the holiday season, we promise that no one will resist taking a bite (or two!) of these chocolate truffles. Rich and delicate, homemade chocolate truffles make an exquisite gift that will be treasured by all who are lucky enough to be on your list.

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