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.
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 a marzipan at home you must try. It takes five minutes to make a 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)
- Divide the marzipan into 30 to 40 portions. Roll half of these into balls - set aside. You can use store-bought marzipan or make it yourself in 5 mins.
- 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
These will last at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or well wrapped in the fridge for about a month
Any chocolate coated nuts or plain nuts will work. As long as you enjoy eating those nuts.
Yes, you can melt some chocolate and coat them just as I have done with the Classic Vanilla Marzipan 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.
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.
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 sometimes 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
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Ingredients
- 15 oz (450 g) Chocolate Marzipan - homemade recipe here
- 4 oz (110 g) Chocolate coated nuts
- 4 tbsp (4 tbsp) cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) powdered sugar
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
Equipment
Nutrition Information
The nutrition information and metric conversion are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator. Thank you
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Tara
Yum! I love how easily these come together. Such a wonderful addition for the holidays with some of my favorite flavors.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Tara
Renee Butcher
These looks like a deliciously decadent little bite! I love that they are so easy to make, too!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Renee.
Alina
Love the combination of marzipan and chocolate. These are perfect for Christmas gifts!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Alina
Tara
I do love marzipan! Yum
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Tara.
Andrea Metlika
These sound awesome. Love a quick delicious treat. Don't know if they would last to give as a gift.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Andrea.
Jessica Formicola
These truffles would be perfect for adding to a Christmas cookie tray! Can't wait to try them!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely, Jessica.
Patty
These looks so delicious! And really super easy to make too. Your recipe is on my list for the holidays! 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Very easy to make Patty.
Mike H.
These look like the perfect sweet bite! Just enough chocolate, and awesome for the holidays. Making these now.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Mike.
Nicole Triebe
my mom would LOVE these! Can't wait to make some when she comes for christmas!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Nicole. Let me know how she enjoyed them.
Adrianne
You are right Veena, these are so pretty and so perfect for presents to wrap and give to other people. Great recipe!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Adrianne.
Ellen
These truffles would make a lovely hostess gift during the holidays.
Veena Azmanov
They sure would Ellen. Thanks