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Homemade hazelnut chocolate truffles recipe dusted with cocoa and chopped hazelnuts on a white kitchen counter, photographed from above with a rustic homemade look.

Hazelnut Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Rich, creamy hazelnut chocolate truffles recipe with toasted nuts and cocoa dusting. Easy, homemade, and perfect for gifting or special occasions.
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Course: Dessert, Holiday Treats, Snack
Cuisine: European, French, Homemade
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-bottomed saucepan For gently heating cream
  • 1 Large mixing bowl Glass or stainless steel preferred
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer Optional, for smooth ganache
  • 1 Small cookie scoop For uniform truffle sizing
  • 1 Baking sheet To toast hazelnuts
  • 1 Clean kitchen towel To rub hazelnut skins off
  • 1 Parchment paper For rolling and resting truffles

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Dark chocolate (70%) Finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream (36% fat) Warmed
  • 2 tablespoon Unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract Pure, not imitation
  • 1 cup Raw hazelnuts Shells removed
  • 2 tablespoon Hazelnut spread Nutella or similar
  • 1 teaspoon Hazelnut oil Optional, extra flavor
  • 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder For coating
  • 0.25 cup Powdered sugar For coating
  • 0.5 cup Toasted hazelnuts Finely chopped, for coating
  • Sea salt flakes Finishing touch

Instructions

  • Bake hazelnuts at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Rub skins off with a towel. Chop half for later use.
  • Pour hot cream over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Add butter, vanilla extract, and hazelnut spread. Mix well.
  • Cover the ganache and refrigerate for 2–3 hours until firm.
  • Scoop 1-inch portions and roll into balls. Fold in chopped hazelnuts as desired.
  • Roll each truffle in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or chopped hazelnuts. Place on parchment-lined tray.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 25g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg