Eyeball Truffle Bites
Eyeball Truffle Bites are the perfect spooky treat for your next gathering, combining rich chocolate with playful eyeball decorations. These bite-sized delights balance savory and sweet flavors, making them a hit at Halloween parties or themed events. Easy to prepare and visually striking, these truffles will impress your guests and keep everyone talking!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp red food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 tsp green food coloring (optional)
- 12 candy eyes
- Optional fillings: 1/4 cup peanut butter or raspberry jam
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools at your workstation.
- In a saucepan over low heat, simmer the heavy cream. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for about two hours until firm.
- Once chilled, scoop the ganache into balls using a melon baller, then roll them into smooth spheres.
- Melt additional chocolate with food coloring if desired. Dip each ball into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper. Add candy eyes while still wet.
- Let truffles set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - Customize Eyeball Truffle Bites by using white or milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate. - Experiment with different fillings like flavored liqueurs or crushed nuts for added texture.