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Spooky Eyeball Truffles

Irresistibly Spooky Eyeball Truffles to Thrill Your Halloween

Create magical Spooky Eyeball Truffles this Halloween with rich flavors and playful designs that are sure to impress.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Base
  • 8 oz Dark or Milk Chocolate High-quality for best flavor
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tbsp Butter
For the Decoration
  • 4 oz White Chocolate Or use candy melts
  • 1 tbsp Food Coloring Red or green for decoration
  • 12 Candy Eyes
Optional Flavorings
  • 1 tsp Peppermint Extract Use sparingly
  • 1 tbsp Orange Zest Optional for flavor

Equipment

  • Heatproof Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Melon baller
  • Double boiler

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream until it simmers and pour over the chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  2. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  3. Scoop out small portions of ganache and roll into balls the size of a ping-pong ball, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Optional: mix in food coloring.
  5. Dip each truffle into the melted white chocolate and place back on the baking sheet.
  6. Before the white chocolate hardens, place candy eyes on each truffle. Drizzle with more colored chocolate for decoration if desired.
  7. Allow the truffles to cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use quality ingredients and chill the ganache properly for easy shaping. Experiment with flavors for unique variations.

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