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Marzipan Chocolate Truffles served on a plate
Simple and tasty homemade Marzipan Truffles

Homemade Marzipan Chocolate Truffles

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
Making homemade truffles isn't magic, but it is temperature-sensitive. The chocolate will be crisp and shiny if 'tempered' properly (or at least melted carefully). The almond-cream filling ensures a soft interior.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 15 servings
🔥 Calories 85 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Silicone truffle mold
  • Brush
  • Heatproof bowl (for double boiler)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)

Instructions

1 ✓

Melt two-thirds of the chocolate over steam (or carefully in the microwave), then remove from heat and stir in the remaining one-third until melted.

Tip: This is 'cheat tempering': the cold chocolate cools the melted portion to the right temperature for a better crystal structure.
2 ✓

Coat the mold with chocolate (brush or swirl), tap against the counter to remove air bubbles, then chill to set.

Tip: Air bubbles can leave holes in the truffle shell.
3 ✓

Grate the marzipan and knead with the cream and toasted almonds. If too sticky, add more almonds.

Tip: Toasted almonds have a much more intense flavor than raw ones.
4 ✓

Fill the cavities with marzipan mixture, leaving 1-2 mm at the top for sealing.

Tip: Overfilling prevents sealing, causing leakage.
5 ✓

Cover with the remaining melted chocolate to seal the bottom. Chill completely (approx 1 hour), then carefully pop out of the mold.

Tip: Chocolate shrinks slightly when cooling, aiding release. If stuck, chill for 10 more minutes.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the chocolate turn matte and spotty?
It was overheated or water got into it. Cocoa butter crystals are heat sensitive; if ruined, the fat blooms (separates).

Ingredients

  • 7 oz High-Quality Dark Chocolate
  • 5 oz Real Marzipan Paste
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Ground Almonds (toasted)