Introduction
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to make something sweet that feels personal and special. These Valentine truffle recipes are rich, simple to prepare, and beautiful enough to gift or serve after a cozy dinner. Whether you love classic chocolate or playful flavors, you’ll find plenty of ideas worth saving.
1. Classic Dark Chocolate Truffles
A timeless recipe with pure chocolate flavor and a soft, creamy center.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate (70%): 200 g
- Heavy cream: 120 ml
- Unsalted butter: 20 g
- Cocoa powder: 30 g
Instructions
- Chop the chocolate finely and place in a bowl.
- Heat cream until just steaming (do not boil).
- Pour cream over chocolate, wait 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
- Mix in butter.
- Chill for 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop and roll into balls.
- Coat with cocoa powder.
Prep tip: Use a warm spoon for easier scooping.
No baking required. Chill time: 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Serve slightly chilled with a dusting of fresh cocoa.
2. Milk Chocolate Vanilla Truffles
Gentle sweetness with a creamy vanilla note.
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate: 200 g
- Heavy cream: 100 ml
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Butter: 15 g
Instructions
- Melt chocolate using warm cream.
- Stir in vanilla and butter.
- Chill for 90 minutes.
- Roll into small balls.
Prep tip: Keep hands cool to avoid melting.
Chill time: 1½ hours.
How to Serve It
Pair with fresh strawberries.
3. White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles
Sweet and fruity with a bright finish.
Ingredients
- White chocolate: 200 g
- Heavy cream: 100 ml
- Freeze-dried raspberries (crushed): 30 g
Instructions
- Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate.
- Stir until smooth.
- Chill for 2 hours.
- Roll and coat with raspberry powder.
Chill time: 2 hours.
How to Serve It
Garnish with fresh raspberries.
4. Strawberry Cream Truffles
A Valentine favorite with creamy berry flavor.
Ingredients
- White chocolate: 180 g
- Strawberry puree: 40 ml
- Heavy cream: 80 ml
Instructions
- Heat cream and puree together.
- Pour over chocolate and mix well.
- Chill until firm.
- Shape into truffles.
Chill time: 2 hours.
5. Dark Chocolate Coffee Truffles
Rich chocolate with a gentle coffee kick.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Heavy cream: 120 ml
- Instant coffee: 2 tsp
Instructions
- Dissolve coffee in warm cream.
- Pour over chocolate and stir.
- Chill and roll.
Chill time: 2 hours.
6. Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles
Nutty and comforting with a crunchy coating.
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate: 200 g
- Heavy cream: 110 ml
- Ground hazelnuts: 50 g
Instructions
- Make ganache with cream and chocolate.
- Chill until firm.
- Roll and coat in hazelnuts.
7. Cocoa-Dusted Valentine Truffles
Simple, bold, and deeply chocolatey.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 220 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Cocoa powder: 40 g
Instructions
- Prepare ganache.
- Chill 2 hours.
- Roll and dust generously.
8. Orange Zest Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate with a fresh citrus note.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Orange zest: 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat cream with zest.
- Strain and pour over chocolate.
- Chill and roll.
9. Coconut Chocolate Truffles
Soft inside with a snowy coconut coat.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 180 g
- Cream: 100 ml
- Shredded coconut: 60 g
Instructions
- Make ganache.
- Chill.
- Roll and coat in coconut.
10. Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles
Sweet, salty, and comforting.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 100 ml
- Peanut butter: 60 g
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter into warm ganache.
- Chill and roll.
11. Almond Chocolate Truffles
Crunchy outside with smooth filling.
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Chopped almonds: 50 g
Instructions
- Prepare ganache.
- Chill.
- Roll and coat.
12. Mint Chocolate Truffles
Cool mint meets rich chocolate.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Peppermint extract: ½ tsp
Instructions
- Stir extract into ganache.
- Chill and shape.
13. Champagne Chocolate Truffles
Light, smooth, and festive.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 180 g
- Heavy cream: 100 ml
- Champagne: 40 ml
Instructions
- Heat cream with champagne.
- Pour over chocolate.
- Chill and roll.
14. Caramel Filled Truffles
A soft caramel surprise inside.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 220 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Soft caramel: 80 g
Instructions
- Prepare ganache.
- Wrap caramel in chilled ganache.
- Roll gently.
15. Sea Salt Chocolate Truffles
Sweet chocolate with a salty finish.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Sea salt flakes: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Make ganache.
- Chill and roll.
- Sprinkle salt on top.
16. Mocha Valentine Truffles
Coffee and chocolate in balance.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Espresso powder: 1½ tsp
Instructions
- Dissolve espresso in cream.
- Make ganache.
- Chill and roll.
17. Rose Chocolate Truffles
Floral notes suited for Valentine gifting.
Ingredients
- White chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 100 ml
- Rose water: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix rose water into ganache.
- Chill and shape.
18. Lemon White Chocolate Truffles
Fresh and lightly sweet.
Ingredients
- White chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 100 ml
- Lemon zest: 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat cream with zest.
- Pour over chocolate.
- Chill and roll.
19. Dark Chocolate Cherry Truffles
Chocolate paired with fruity depth.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 110 ml
- Chopped cherries: 60 g
Instructions
- Stir cherries into ganache.
- Chill and shape.
20. Pistachio Chocolate Truffles
Nutty with a gentle crunch.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Crushed pistachios: 50 g
Instructions
- Make ganache.
- Chill.
- Roll and coat.
21. Honey Chocolate Truffles
Naturally sweet with smooth texture.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Honey: 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Stir honey into warm ganache.
- Chill and roll.
22. Cinnamon Chocolate Truffles
Warm spice with deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Cinnamon: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix cinnamon into ganache.
- Chill and shape.
23. Cookie Crumb Truffles
Fun and easy with a crunchy bite.
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Crushed cookies: 70 g
Instructions
- Prepare ganache.
- Chill.
- Roll and coat.
24. Dark Chocolate Rum Truffles
Bold and smooth with warmth.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 110 ml
- Dark rum: 1½ tbsp
Instructions
- Stir rum into ganache.
- Chill and roll.
25. Vanilla Bean Chocolate Truffles
Classic flavor with gentle aroma.
Ingredients
- Milk chocolate: 200 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Vanilla bean paste: 1 tsp
Instructions
- Mix vanilla into ganache.
- Chill and shape.
26. Double Chocolate Valentine Truffles
Extra chocolate for true fans.
Ingredients
- Dark chocolate: 220 g
- Cream: 120 ml
- Chocolate shavings: 60 g
Instructions
- Make ganache.
- Chill until firm.
- Roll and coat with shavings.
Conclusion
These Valentine truffle recipes are perfect for gifting, sharing, or enjoying quietly at home. Save your favorites, try a few flavors, and share the sweetness with someone you care about. Homemade truffles always leave a lasting impression.
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