Easter chocolate truffles – Simple indulgence

We are in the middle of Easter and if you have not had easter eggs yet, we have a delicious alternative for you. Easter chocolate truffles filled with gooey, sticky bittersweet chocolate goodness are the perfect substitute.

The best part is that these chocolaty bites are super easy to prepare. And you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry. You basically need only two ingredients to prepare these Easter chocolate truffles: Condensed milk and good quality cacao powder.

If you want to add some extra texture and delight to this treat, simply include a few crushed macadamia nuts. However, these Easter chocolate truffles are really an amazing chocolate treat with only the two simple ingredients mentioned.

Serve these Easter chocolate truffles for Easter to your family and friends. Alternatively, you can keep them for an elegant ending to a special dinner party coming up.

Easter chocolate truffles recipe

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Recipe by Melissa Jacobs Course: SnacksCuisine: GlobalDifficulty: Easy

Servings

16

truffles

Prep time

20

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup 1 condensed milk

• 100 ml 100 good quality cacao powder

• 16 small 16 cupcake holders

• 5 ml 5 cacao powder for dusting

Method

• Place the cupcake holders in a small muffin pan and spray them lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a sauce pan, heat the condensed milk until it bubbles on the sides.
• Add a third of the cacao powder.
• Beat the mixture vigorously with a whisk until the cacao is dissolved. Repeat with the rest of the cacao. The mixture should have the consistency of thick frosting or icing. Remove from the heat.
• Spray your (clean) hands with non-stick spray.
• With a spoon, place a small amount (walnut size) of the mixture in your hand and roll into a ball until smooth.
• Place each ball in a cupcake holder.
• Repeat until the mixture is finished.
• Dust with cacao powder.

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