Valentines Day Chocolate Truffles
Pretty as a picture, these truffles are pretty easy to make and really very cute for gifting. Happy Valentine's Day!
The connection between chocolate and Valentine’s Day dates back centuries, rooted in both history and tradition. Chocolate has long been considered an aphrodisiac, with the ancient Aztecs believing it had magical, love-inducing properties. When the Spanish brought cacao to Europe in the 16th century, it quickly became a luxury item associated with romance and indulgence.
By the 19th century, chocolate had become a popular Valentine’s gift, thanks in large part to Richard Cadbury, who introduced the first heart-shaped box of chocolates in the 1860s. This marketing genius helped 'solidify' (wink wink) chocolate as the ultimate symbol of love. Today, giving chocolate on Valentine’s Day is a beloved tradition, and handmade treats—like these Thermomix chocolate truffles—make the gesture even more special!
These indulgent little bites are perfect for Valentine’s Day, whether you’re treating your special someone or just spoiling yourself. With a silky-smooth texture and a little nutty surprise inside, coated in velvety chocolate, they make an irresistible gift. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make! Roll them in cocoa, nuts, or even freeze-dried berries for a gorgeous finish. Get ready to impress with these decadent Thermomix chocolate truffles!
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Need
- 150 Grams roasted hazelnuts, plus some more
- 10-20 Grams cocoa powder plus more for rolling BUY
- 1 Teaspoon vanilla bean paste BUY
- 1 Pinch pink salt flakes BUY
- 40 Grams honey
- 100 Grams chocolate dark, milk or white BUY
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To Garnish
- freeze dried fruit powders, we used beetroot and blueberry, raspberry is not as bright but tastes great
- crushed cornflakes tossed with some cocoa
- shredded coconut always a favourite
- chopped nuts
Do
- 1
Place roasted and skinned hazelnuts into the Thermomix bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 6.
- 2
Add cocoa, vanilla and salt. Mix 3 sec/speed 4.
- 3
Add honey and mix 10 sec/speed 4 or until ingredients stick together.
- 4
Roll into balls, insert a hazelnut into the centre of each and refrigerate for a few hours.
- 5
When ready to proceed, place chocolate into the Thermomix bowl and mill 5 sec/speed 9.
- 6
Scrape down the sides of bowl and melt chocolate 5 min/50°C/speed 2. If it is not liquid enough to be dippable, go again for a few minutes at a time until you are confident it will be easy to dip the truffles.
- 7
Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate. Let them set slightly before garnishing with whatever toppings you have selected.
- 8
Refrigerate for several hours before boxing up to gift! (Or eating them of course.)
More
I prefer to use little paper cases for truffles as this tends to hide inconsistencies in sizing. Using the same size spoon for each truffle will of course make it easier.
Tenina Holder is a wife, mother of five and grandmother of eight, who started cooking in the olden days before Thermomix was even a thing.
Tenina has become the premium go to source for all Thermomix expertise and of course fresh and easy recipes that work. Her cooking classes and foodie trips are sold out in literally hours, her cookbooks appear on the Australian best seller lists and her social reach is in the millions. Her Insider Club is the most fun you can have with a Thermomix and you really should join her! She believes chocolate, butter and salt are health foods. Her food positivity mantra is, eat everything, just not all at once!
