Calling All Chocolate Lovers: 17 Decadent Truffle Recipes You'll Love (2024)

Updated on 02/15/21

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  Banana Split Truffles

  

  What could be more adorable thantruffles decorated to look like a tiny scoop of ice cream? A drizzle of chocolate, sprinkles, and a "cherry" candy top each banana-flavored white chocolate orb to complete the sundae-inspired look. This cute banana split truffles recipe makes a great treat for birthdays, ice cream socials, and summer parties.

• 02 of 17

  Black Forest Truffles

  

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  Black forest truffles are so good, you may never go back to plain chocolate again. In a twist inspired by the German cake, dark chocolate is paired with tart dried cherries, along with optional cherry liqueur, to form a decadent, potentially boozy treat.

• 03 of 17

  Cappuccino Truffles

  

  Cappuccino truffles are a luxurious way to get your caffeine fix. Instant coffee gives the rounds a nice jolt, while miniature chocolate chunks add texture. Top them with chocolate shavings, powdered sugar, or even sea salt for an elegant sweet-savory twist.

• 04 of 17

  Candy Cane Truffles

  

  Half the fun of making festive truffles is smashing the candy canes. Crunchy bits coat a smooth dark chocolate ganache that's made extra-minty with peppermint extract. Ifcandy canes aren't available, sub in red and white Starlight Mints instead for the perfect candy cane truffles.

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  Caramel Truffles

  

  A homemade caramel cream sauce gives these caramel truffles a fantastic toasty and sweet flavor when swirled together with melted chocolate.Top them with a little sprinkle ofsea saltto makethe ultimate salted caramel treat.

• 06 of 17

  Champagne White Chocolate Truffles

  

  Raise a glass to these sophisticated champagne white chocolate truffles.White chocolate with a refined champagne flavor makes a special treat for New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, and anniversary celebrations. Instructions are included for decorating your truffles with gold leaf for an extra stylish effect.

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  Chocolate Mint Truffles

  

  If you're a fan of chocolate-mint flavor, you'll truly adore these fresh-tasting chocolate mint truffles. The chocolate cream isinfused with the fresh herb, instead of relying on extract, for an extra powerful minty explosion of taste. Decorated with fresh or candied leaves, they're a special-looking way to end a nice meal, such as for a special holiday like Valentine's Day.

• 08 of 17

  Cookie Dough Truffles

  

  Do you think cookie dough tastes even better before it's baked? Then these kid-friendly cookie dough truffles may become your new go-to dessert treat. Chocolate chip cookie dough is used as a delicious filling that's dunked in chocolate, then topped with miniature chocolate chips, in theegg-free recipe.

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  Eggnog Truffles

  

  The most wonderful time of year calls for a truly special candy. These creamy eggnogtruffles combine the rich taste of eggnog with an extra dash of nutmeg and sweet white chocolate. Share these festive candies at Christmas parties or make them part of a holiday dessert plate.

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  Exploding Truffles

  

  Talk about a real blast! Pop Rocks candy mixed into the ganache makes these truffles literally explode in your mouth. Kids will go crazy for these sweet exploding truffles treats with a hidden surprise, so they make a great treat forchildren's birthday parties.

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  Green Tea Truffles

  

  These elegant green tea truffles are not your everyday truffle. Matcha powder infuses these rounds with alovely, delicate tea flavor and beautiful light green color that would look lovely on a bridal shower or wedding dessert table.

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  Lemon Cream Truffles

  

  Lovely lemon cream truffles are full of the zesty citrus flavor that perfumes the sweet marshmallow cream. Yellow food coloring is added to boost the color of the filling, making these truffles as pretty to look at as they are to eat. Decorate with slivers of candied lemon peelto make them gift-worthy.

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  Lime Coconut Truffles

  

  A white chocolate truffle base is infused with fresh lime zest and juice, then rolled in sweet coconut to make thistropical lime coconut truffles candy. Serve them at your summer parties with co*cktails, for Mother's Day, or at baby showers.

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  Passion Fruit Truffles

  

  Gorgeous inside and out, these unusual dessert truffles boast a white chocolate-passion fruit filling surrounded by rich semi-sweet chocolate. Just a handful of ingredients, including store-bought passion fruit puree, are needed to make this wonderfulValentine's Day dessert of passion fruit truffles.

• 15 of 17

  Peanut Butter Cookie Truffles

  

  Transform Nutter Butter cookies into party-worthy snacks with this easy Peanut butter cookie truffles recipe. You need only a few ingredients to make thecandies—just dip them in chocolate and top with a big pinch of peanuts for an irresistible sweet-and-salty treat.

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  Pumpkin Spice Truffles

  

  Truffles bursting with pumpkin cheesecake make a festive treat at Halloween parties. Pumpkin puree, cream cheese, cinnamon graham crackers, and plenty of spices make these little pumpkin spice truffles a treat to eat.

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  Red Velvet Cake Truffles

  

  White, red, and fabulous all over, thesetruffles are formed from balls of tender red velvet cake and a homemade cream cheese frosting. These red velvet trufflesare dipped in candy coating to make a moist, sweet, and tangy cake bite in candy form.