Chocolate and Condensed Milk Truffles
Discover the art of making Chocolate and Condensed Milk Truffles, an easy and indulgent recipe inspired by the Brazilian brigadeiro. This guide offers a vegan-friendly option and shows how to create these treats with just a few ingredients. Perfect for chocolate lovers, these truffles are customizable and promise a rich, smooth flavor that melts in your mouth.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
5 minutes (for melting chocolate and condensed milk), Chilling Time: 2 hours
Servings
This recipe makes approximately 24 truffles.
Ingredients
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips (Ghirardelli recommended): 1 cup (175g)
- Sweetened condensed milk: 14 oz (397g)
- Dutch-processed cocoa powder: 1/2 cup (50g) for coating
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Method
- Gently melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together in a pan over low heat, stirring until smooth and well combined.
- Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Transfer the chocolate mixture to a shallow dish and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours.
- Once chilled, use a spoon to scoop out portions of the mixture. Roll them into 1-inch balls between your palms. If the mixture becomes too sticky, briefly chill it again.
- Roll each truffle in Dutch-processed cocoa powder to coat.
- Let the truffles sit at room temperature before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
This Chocolate and Condensed Milk Truffles recipe is a testament to the simplicity and elegance of homemade confections. With minimal ingredients and effort, you can create a batch of rich, indulgent treats that perfectly capture the essence of chocolate bliss. Store them properly, and you’ll have a delightful sweet treat ready for any occasion.
Nutritional Information (Approx)
- Calories: 80
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Sugar: 9g
- Protein: 1g
- Sodium: 15mg