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Easy Chocolate Truffles

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By: Shinee Published: 1/30/2015Updated: 11/23/2021

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Surprise your friends and family with these silky smooth and super easy chocolate truffles rolled in crushed M&M’s® on Valentine’s Day.

Surprise your friends and family with these silky smooth and super easy chocolate truffles rolled in crushed M&M's® on Valentine’s Day.

I genuinely believe that Valentine’s Day is not just for couples. Whether you’re single or not, celebrate LOVE with your loved ones, your dear friends and family. There is really no reason to be depressed that you haven’t found your other half. Celebrate friendship! Before I met my husband, my girlfriends celebrated this day cherishing our love and friendship.

Look at this cute card from my friend, Olya. (It says, “To my dear Shinee from Olya”.) It’s from 2007! Now, it’s not all red and loaded with hearts, but it’s very special to me and I keep it on my desk, as a reminder that love between friends is real!

Valentine card from Olya

How about this year we will celebrate friendship with lots of chocolate? Better yet, with a box of homemade chocolate truffles? Such as this!

Surprise your friends and family with these silky smooth and super easy chocolate truffles rolled in crushed M&M's® on Valentine’s Day.

Smooth, slightly fudgy and oh so good! A little bit of Kahlua enhances the bold chocolate flavor. And fun part is that these truffles are rolled not in usual cocoa powder, but crushed M&M’s® Red Velvet. Oh yeah, crunchy colorful burst of color and texture!

Surprise your friends and family with these silky smooth and super easy chocolate truffles rolled in crushed M&M's® on Valentine’s Day.

So to make these truffles, you heat heavy cream and pour it over the chocolate. Let it melt undisturbed for two minutes, then slowly mix with a spatula until smooth. Add a splash of Kahlua to bring out even more chocolate flavor, pour the mixture into a shallow dish and chill for couple hours! Then form into balls and roll in the crushed M&M’s®.

To crush the M&M’s® candies, simply use the rolling pin. I tried chopping with a knife and using a blender, but found they get either too chunky or too fine. You have the most control with a rolling pin.

Easy Chocolate Truffles recipe - step by step

With such an effortless recipe, you and I have no excuse not to whip up a batch or two and drop a box of truffles to your friends this Valentine’s Day. (Well, I won’t be here on Valentine’s Day, because, you know, I’ll be in Paris! But I promise to show some love to my friends.)

Surprise your friends and family with these silky smooth and super easy chocolate truffles rolled in crushed M&M's® on Valentine’s Day.

You see that smooth texture I’m talking about?? Pure heaven right there!

Easy Chocolate Truffles

Surprise your friends and family with these silky smooth and super easy chocolate truffles rolled in crushed M&Ms on Valentine’s Day
5 from 1 vote
serves: 20 truffles
Prep: 15 minutes
Total : 2 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup 180ml heavy cream
  • 9.5 oz 270gr DOVE® Promises Dark Chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coffee liquor such as Kahlua
  • 2.5 oz 70gr M&M’s® Red Velvet
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • Unwrap the chocolates and place in a medium bowl.
  • In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat just until boiling point. Pour it over the chocolate. Let it melt undisturbed for two minutes, and then slowly mix with a spatula until smooth. Stir in Kahlua.
  • Pour the mixture into a shallow dish (I used 8x8in(20x20cm) baking pan) and chill for at least 2 hours in the fridge, until set.
  • Crush the M&M’s with a rolling pin until desired fineness. I like it pretty fine with some colorful specks.
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, form the chocolate mixture into 1.5-inch (about 3.5cm) balls and roll in the crushed M&M’s. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 3g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 13mg (4%) Sodium: 9mg Potassium: 103mg (3%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 5g (6%) Vitamin A: 144IU (3%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 20mg (2%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:French
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  1. Serreda says

    Posted on 1 March 2022 at 6:40 pm

    Will definitely try your easy truffle recipe, thanks for posting it. I make microwave divinity & it is quick & easy – simply melts in my mouth.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 March 2022 at 3:52 pm

      Wow, microwave divinity? Tell me more. I’m so intrigued!!!

      Reply
  2. Laine says

    Posted on 21 February 2015 at 3:27 pm

    These look so cute and delicious! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 21 February 2015 at 7:37 pm

      Thank you, Laine! They’re absolutely divine. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Emily says

    Posted on 2 February 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I bet that little bit of crunch from the coating is such a tasty addition to the truffles, yum!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 3 February 2015 at 1:36 pm

      Yep, it definitely adds some crunch. So great. Thanks, Emily!

      Reply
  4. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    Posted on 1 February 2015 at 10:04 am

    Yum yum yum! I want to be the person taking a bite out of these truffles! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 2 February 2015 at 9:12 am

      Thank you, Medha!

      Reply
  5. JanetGoingCrazy says

    Posted on 31 January 2015 at 8:03 pm

    Oh wow, your truffles look so great! I’ve always wanted to know how to make them. Thanks for the recipe! #client 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 January 2015 at 9:36 pm

      Thank you, Janet! 🙂

      Reply
  6. [email protected] Eats says

    Posted on 30 January 2015 at 1:07 pm

    Oooh, you make yours pretty much exactly like I do! Classic recipe Shinee, fabulous and gorgeous! 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 January 2015 at 7:57 am

      Classic it is, Nagi! Thank you.

      Reply
  7. Jess @ whatjessicabakednext says

    Posted on 30 January 2015 at 12:59 pm

    These chocolate truffles look amazing, Shinee! Love the fact they’re so easy to make – that’s a real bonus! I’m really craving these right now! 😀

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 31 January 2015 at 7:56 am

      Yeah, they’re the best, Jess. Hope you’ll make and enjoy them.

      Reply

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