Our best truffle recipes

White Chocolate Coconut Truffles

Chewy toasted coconut plays off creamy, coconut-scented white chocolate in these decadent truffles from our Holiday Best 2002 special issue. Resembling tiny snowballs, they add a pretty contrast to a plate of dark chocolate truffles.

Fruit and Nut Truffles

Chewy, crunchy and rich, these truffles have it all. They're a beautiful treat passed around the table after dinner or laid out for nibbling during cocktail hour. If you don't want messy, chocolaty fingers, make sure your hands are cold, and work quickly when shaping the truffles.

Rooibos Tea Truffles

Rooibos tea has a rich and herbaceous flavour that's absolutely divine when blended into creamy white chocolate. If the melted chocolate firms up as you're coating the truffles, gently reheat it over hot water for a few seconds until smooth again.

Dark Chocolate Espresso Truffles

The crunchy coating for these dark chocolate truffles is made from finely chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans. If you can't find them, roll the truffles in cocoa powder instead.

Chocolate Hazelnut and Peanut Butter Truffles

Fans of chocolate and nuts will love these flavour-packed creamy candies. If you find rolling the truffles messy, occasionally wash your hands in cold water and dry them off to help keep them cool and clean.

Earl Grey Truffle Pops

Earl Grey tea leaves steeped in rich cream give these traditional chocolate treats a great boost of flavour. To make them kid-friendly, simply omit the tea.

White Chocolate Limoncello Truffles

A touch of lemon-flavoured liqueur adds extra flair to these creamy chocolate treats.

Cocoa Orange Truffles

These cocoa-dusted truffles hold a velvety orange-scented chocolate ganache. For a kid-friendly version, substitute orange juice for the liqueur. If the chocolate filling gets too soft when you're shaping it into balls, refrigerate it for a few minutes.