Earl Grey Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Earl grey chocolate truffles.

These Earl Grey chocolate truffles are surprisingly easy to make! They combine the rich, earthy flavours of dark chocolate with the aromatic, citrusy notes of Earl Grey, for a delightful and sophisticated treat. It’s a perfect recipe to impress guests or enjoy as a special treat for yourself.

Ingredients for Earl Grey Chocolate Truffles

  • 120ml double cream
  • 2tsps of Earl Grey tea
  • 225 grams high-quality dark chocolate, finely chopped
  • 30 grams unsalted butter
  • 30 grams cocoa powder
  • 30 grams finely chopped nuts (such as almonds or hazelnuts) or dried lavender petals (for decoration)

Instructions:

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the double cream and 2tsps of Earl Grey tea until it’s simmering, then remove it from heat. Strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard the loose tea leaves.
  2. Place the finely chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl.
  3. Reheat the tea-infused cream until it’s hot but not boiling. Pour it over the chocolate and butter. Allow it to sit for a minute to melt the chocolate and butter.
  4. Gently stir the mixture until it’s smooth and well combined. This should create a silky, glossy ganache.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for about 2 hours or until it’s firm enough to handle.
  6. Once the ganache is set, use a spoon or a melon baller to scoop out small portions and roll them into bite-sized truffle balls.
  7. Roll each truffle in cocoa powder or chopped nuts/lavender petals for decoration.
  8. Place the truffles on a tray lined with parchment paper and chill them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  9. Enjoy when removed from fridge and warmed to room temperature.
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