Homemade Chocolate Marzipan Truffles (Video Recipe)

Name: Chocolate Marzipan Truffles - Chocolate Truffles
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 30 Truffles
Ingredients: 400 grams Chocolate Marzipan (- homemade recipe here); 100 grams Chocolate coated nuts; 4 tbsp cocoa powder; 2 tbsp powdered sugar

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Homemade Chocolate Marzipan Truffles

Marzipan truffles are the easiest homemade edible gifts you can make for family and friends. Made with homemade chocolate marzipan that takes five minutes to make these chocolate marzipan truffles are the most addictive little treats. These are coated in cocoa powder to keep them simple, easy and effortless. Christmas chocolates have never been easier than these truffles.

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It’s the first of December guys, Christmas will be here soon. Have you started planning your Christmas menu? Gifts?

I am currently nursing two sick babies. The change of weather has given them both a server cold. One may be able to go to school tomorrow but Aadi is definitely staying home. Next week is also the festival of Hanukah which means kids will be on vacation from school.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they will feel better and I will be able to share with you all the Christmas recipes that I have planned this year.

So, here I am sharing another truffle recipe with you today? This one is marzipan again. Yes, this is made with chocolate marzipan and guess what these are easier than the other truffles I shared a few weeks ago. These are as simple as roll homemade chocolate marzipan into balls and coat them into a cocoa mixture.

These would be perfect to give family and friends as edible Christmas gifts. If you have never made marzipan at home you must try. It takes five minutes to make marzipan. Marzipan is just two main ingredients powdered sugar and almond meal. Traditionally egg whites were used to combine the two into a dough but these days we just use sugar syrup or water.

Let’s talk ingredients or substitutes (Save/Pin)

Marzipan – I’m using homemade chocolate marzipan made with almonds today. Feel free to use store-bought marzipan just as well. or make these with classic almond-flavored marzipan as well. I made and share it with you a few weeks ago, remember? You can find that recipe and video here.
Chocolate coated nuts – Who doesn’t like little surprises inside the truffle. Use any nuts, raisins or fruit coated in chocolate. Today I have hazelnut coated nuts.
Cocoa Powder mixture – Unlike the other two truffles, I tried to keep these simple by just coating them in a mixture of powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Useful Tips and Tools

Chopping Board and Kitchen Knife
Candy fork (optional)
It is best to use a microwave-safe bowl when melting chocolate. Otherwise, if the bowl is too hot it can affect the temperature of the chocolate.
If you do not have a microwave, you can also use a double boiler to melt chocolate. A double boiler is just one pan over the other – read more here – what is a double boiler.
A silicon spatula is best when mixing chocolate.
Truffles cups make a great presentation, so are truffle gift boxes to give as gifts to family and friends.

Homemade Chocolate Marzipan Truffles (Save/Pin)

Method

Divide the marzipan into 30 to 40 portions. Roll half of these into balls – set aside
To stuff them – lightly knead one portion of marzipan, and wrap it around one chocolate-coated nut. (see video)
Combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder well
Roll the marzipan balls in the cocoa mixture.
Enjoy!
These will last at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or well wrapped in the fridge for about a month.

Frequently asked questions

How long do these chocolate marzipan truffles last?

These will last at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or well wrapped in the fridge for about a month

What nuts can I use for the stuffing?

Any chocolate coated nuts or plain nuts will work. As long as you enjoy eating those nuts.

Can I coat these chocolate marzipan balls with melted chocolate?

Yes, you can melt some chocolate and coat them just as I have done with the Classic Vanilla Marzipan Truffles

What marzipan can I use for these truffles?

Commercial or homemade both work great with these truffles. My homemade marzipan recipe takes as little as five minutes to make and is so delicious.

Can I add melted chocolate to my pecan marzipan?

No. If you want to make chocolate marzipan it’s best to use cocoa powder and I have the recipe and video for you – Chocolate Marzipan Recipe in just 5 minutes and here is my recipe to make Chocolate Marzipan Truffles.

What other truffles can I make?

Truffles and fudge use similar ingredients and are a huge umbrella of treats, here are a few I have shared with you.
Coconut Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Classic Vanilla flavored Marzipan Truffles
Pecan Marzipan Truffles
Pecan Truffles
Chocolate Coconut Fudge Squares
Microwave Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate Marzipan Squares
White Chocolate Truffles
Coconut Balls
Coconut Truffles
Chocolate Cookie Truffles
Cookie Coconut Truffles
Cookie Truffles

Troubleshooting

These marzipan truffles are not smooth?

If you making homemade chocolate marzipan, ensure that the nuts are ground to a fine meal. Coarsely ground nuts will give you very textured balls. Still delicious and some time even preferable but the smoother balls coat better in chocolate.

Why is my chocolate very grainy and oily?

Always melt chocolate at low heat and in short burst to prevent the chocolate. And, make sure no water or condensation gets into the chocolate. Any one of these will situations can make the chocolate grainy or seize. Read my tips for melting and working with chocolate

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Chocolate Marzipan Truffles – Chocolate Truffles

Author: Veena Azmanov

5 from 13 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Calories: 68kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 30 Truffles

Description

Ingredients

400 grams Chocolate Marzipan – homemade recipe here
100 grams Chocolate coated nuts
4 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp powdered sugar

Metric – US customary

ADJUST SERVINGS HERE – 30 Truffles

Conversions – Switch between Metric & US for other measurement options

Instructions

Divide marzipan into 30 to 40 portions. Roll half of these into balls – set aside
To stuff them – lightly knead one portion of marzipan, and wrap it around one chocolate coated nut. (see video)
Combine the powdered sugar and cocoa powder well
Roll the marzipan balls in the cocoa mixture.
Enjoy!
These will last at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or well wrapped in the fridge for about a month

Recipe Video

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Keywords – chocolate, Christmas, Gifts, homemade, Marzipan, Truffles

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