Decadent, rich gluten free chocolate truffles make an impressive homemade gift. Not only are they incredibly delicious but they’re very easy to make too!

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Recipe and images updated April 2022

Gluten Free Chocolate Truffles

Learn how to make melt-in-your-mouth gluten free chocolate truffles! Truffles are the perfect little sweet ending after a meal or for a little afternoon treat. 

They also make great edible homemade gifts for holidays or hostess gifts.

What are Gluten Free Chocolate Truffles?

Gluten Free Chocolate truffles are a delectable French confectionery. Ultra-smooth chocolate truffles are made with melted chocolate mixed with cream, butter, and a little coffee/espresso for a full, rich chocolate flavor and spectacular velvety texture.

Truffles are traditionally rolled in cocoa powder, chopped toasted nuts, or dipped in chocolate.

Personally, I love chocolate-dipped truffles the most. The crisp chocolate exterior is a fantastic contrast to the creamy chocolate center.

Chocolate Truffle Ingredients

• Heavy Cream
• Semi-sweet chocolate bars, chopped – chocolate chips could also work in a pinch but they don’t melt as well or as evenly as chopped chocolate
• Espresso or strong brewed coffee
• Unsalted butter
• Pure vanilla extract
• Fine sea salt
• Coconut oil

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Equipment Needed to Make Homemade Chocolate Truffles

• Glass mixing bowl (microwave and freezer friendly)
• Small cookie scoop – I use an OXO Small Cookie Scoop
• Parchment paper
• Half Sheet Pan
• Chocolate Dipping Set, optional but helpful

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How to Make Chocolate Truffles

Step 1. Warm the heavy cream in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or until it reaches about 115F.

Step 2. In a large bowl, combine the warm cream, chocolate, espresso, butter, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until it is fully combined.

Step 3. Place the chocolate mixture in the fridge to chill for 4 hours, or until it has fully set.

Step 4. Once the chocolate has set, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Smooth the truffles by rolling them around in your palms.

Step 5. Place the truffles in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.

Step 6. Meanwhile, add the chocolate and coconut oil to a medium bowl. Microwave it on 30 seconds intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted.

Step 7. Dip each truffle one at a time into the melted chocolate and then place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set. While the chocolate is still wet, add any sprinkles or decoration, if desired.

Step 8. Allow the chocolate to set fully before enjoying.

Tips for Making the Best Chocolate Truffles

• You can use whatever kind of truffle chocolate you like! Use dark chocolate for dark chocolate truffles, milk chocolate for milk chocolate truffles, or even white chocolate for white chocolate truffles.
  • If you use white chocolate for the truffles, you may need to reduce the amount of cream so the chocolate will set up properly.
• If you prefer, the chocolate and cream can be heated together over a double boiler instead of heating the cream in the microwave.
• Sprinkle a pinch of Maldon Sea Salt Flakes on top of the truffles before the chocolate hardens for Salted Chocolate Truffles.
• Roll the truffles in unsweetened cocoa powder, sprinkles, or chopped toasted nuts instead of dipping them in chocolate.

Other Homemade Chocolate Truffle Recipes to Try

Toasted Coconut Truffles

Paleo Chocolate Truffles

Gluten Free Oreo Truffles

Avocado Truffles

Flourless Chocolate Truffle Cake

Amaretto Truffles – Coming Soon

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Easy Recipe for Chocolate Truffles

5 from 17 ratings

Decadent, rich chocolate truffles make an impressive homemade gift. Not only are they incredibly delicious but they’re very easy to make too!

Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes

Chill Time: 4 hours hours

Total Time: 4 hours hours 27 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

By: Sharon Lachendro

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Ingredients

For the Truffles

• ½ cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped (although chips will also work)
• 2 tablespoons espresso or strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• pinch of fine sea salt

To Coat

• 8 ounces chopped chocolate
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

• Warm the heavy cream in the microwave for 30-45 seconds, or until it reaches about 115F.
• In a large bowl, combine the warm cream, chocolate, espresso, butter, vanilla, and salt. Whisk until it is fully combined.
• Place the chocolate mixture in the fridge to chill for 4 hours, or until it has fully set.
• Once the chocolate has set, use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Smooth the truffles by rolling them around in your palms.
• Place the truffles in the freezer to chill for 10 minutes.
  Meanwhile, add the chocolate and coconut oil to a medium bowl. Microwave it on 30 seconds intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is fully melted.
• Dip each truffle one at a time into the melted chocolate and then place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet to set. While the chocolate is still wet, add any sprinkles or decoration, if desired.
• Allow the chocolate to set fully before enjoying.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

1. I used semi-sweet chocolate but any kind of chocolate can be used in this recipe. Dark and milk chocolate are delicious options!
2. Sprinkle with Maldon Sea Salt Flakes for Salted Chocolate Truffles.
3. To make boozy truffles, substitute the espresso for Kahlua or Baileys.

Recommended Products

Guittard Semisweet Chocolate Wafers

Ateco Dipping Tool 3-Piece Set, Stainless Steel

OXO Good Grips Small Cookie Scoop

Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Commercial Baker's Half Sheet

Unbleached Parchment Paper for Baking, 15 in x 200 ft, 250 Sq.Ft, Baking Paper, Non-Stick Parchment Paper Roll for Baking, Cooking, Grilling, Air Fryer and Steaming

Pyrex Smart Essentials Mixing Bowl Set

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g

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Nutrition Facts are estimated and aren't always accurate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist if you have special dietary needs.

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