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Treat yourself with Honey Chocolate Truffles, which are the bee's knees and incredibly simple to make. With just heavy cream, butter, and your preferred flavorings, you can create these delightful treats. For optimal results, use Bee Inspired Honey and high-quality chocolate, such as Ghirardelli’s dark chocolate, which is widely accessible and reasonably priced. This recipe by Jenn Erickson is sure to please all chocolate enthusiasts.
Honey Chocolate Truffles Tips
When making Honey Chocolate Truffles, use 60-70% cacao chips. For a healthier option, choose organic ingredients. Substitute coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative to heavy cream. Work in a cold room to ensure proper chocolate setting. Refrigerate if needed. Serve at room temperature or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Honey truffles are a rare variety, known for their unique taste and strong aroma.
I love the easy-to-follow step-by-step directions in this recipe!
Making Chocolate Truffles
Step One: Gather Ingredients and Chop the Chocolate
Check your refrigerator and pantry for these ingredients: 60% cacao chocolate bar, heavy cream, butter, honey, unsweetened cocoa, vegetable shortening or coconut oil, and granulated sugar. Chop up the chocolate for easy melting. For a smoother texture, consider using a double boiler to gently melt the chocolate.
Step Two: Mix and Melt the Ganache Mixture
Place chopped chocolate and honey in a medium bowl. In a small saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Pour boiling cream over the bowl of honey and chocolate. Let sit for two minutes, then whisk until smooth. Stir in butter. For an enhanced flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of maple syrup to capture and amplify the truffle aroma.
Step Three: Cool and Prepare to Roll
Line a tray with parchment or wax paper. With a Tablespoon or Tablespoon scoop, scoop chilled truffle ganache from the bowl and placed it on the lined tray. Refrigerate the ganache mixture for at least two hours until firm. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
If you want perfectly round truffles: Remove the tray from the refrigerator and, working quickly, roll each chocolate ball between your palms to create a smooth, uniform shape.
Step Four: Decorate the Truffles
Roll the truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder or dip them in chocolate. For dipping, refrigerate the tray while melting half of the chocolate with a tablespoon of shortening or coconut oil. Remove from heat, stir in the other half of the chocolate until it loses its shine. Warm it again until smooth and glossy. Dip the refrigerated truffles in the melted chocolate, shake off excess, and gently nudge them off the stick. For a finishing touch, sprinkle with coarse sugar immediately after dipping. Repeat with remaining truffles.
Adapting this Recipe
At Bee Inspired, we think of a recipe as a guide. We encourage you to play with your food and change this recipe based on what flavors you like the most. Here are some of our favorite ideas to get you started:
- Add a small scoop of raw honeycomb to the middle of the truffles for a delicious surprise.
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Sprinkle flaked sea salt on top while the chocolate is still melty.
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Play with caramel and this recipe - caramel making with honey
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Not a fan of dark chocolate? Use high-quality milk or white chocolate instead.
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Fold in 1 tablespoon of organic freeze-dried blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries to the mixture before it cools.
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Honey truffles are heat shy and best used raw, unlike white truffles which can be a great alternative for a different flavor profile.
- Experiment with different types of honey for different flavors. Get a sweet, earthy flavor that compliments the chocolate well with our Sunflower Honey.
If you are looking for what to serve with these truffles, try some of these recipes:
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This dairy-free Blueberry Ice Cream made with our Blueberry Honey would be delicious alongside these truffles.
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Or try serving this Roasted Strawberry Sorbet with these truffles. I am sure that you won’t be disappointed.
If you make these honey chocolate truffles, take a photo and share them with us using #beeinspired on Instagram. We love seeing your photos!
