Chocolate truffle recipes

Get these made and in the freezer up to a month ahead, then simply pull them out when you’re ready

These homemade chocolate truffles are sure put a smile on anyone's face. They are so easy to make, and are an impressive gift when wrapped up in a box

Wrap these decorative chocolates in cellophane and pack in boxes to give as gifts or simply bring out after dinner to wow your guests

Make Christmas extra special with these cookie dough truffles. They're the perfect gift for family and friends, or serve with coffee after a festive feast

Make some gorgeous creamy, nutty truffles to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights in November. They’re also ideal for gifting to friends and family

Give these truffles for a Christmas or birthday present. With white and dark chocolate plus a marsala and espresso centre, they taste just like a slice of tiramisu

These cheat's sweets make a great addition to a party spread or gift hamper. Use chocolate caramels and cover with edible gold

These truffles, from Good Food reader Jeanette Jones, make great gifts. Vary them with chopped walnuts, dried fruit or a splash of rum

Make these chocolates to give as gifts or for a fun weekend project. Split the ganache into a few bowls and add a couple of different flavourings, if you like

These homemade chocolates are filled with boozy flavours such as Pisco sour, espresso martini and Cosmopolitan – an irresistible homemade gift

Make chocolate truffles as an impressive accompaniment to after-dinner coffee, or box them up and give them as gifts

Treat yourself with these creamy truffles, so good you won't want to share!

Make these easy homemade truffles as an edible gift or after dinner treat - balance heat from the chilli with cooling mint extract

Make these colourful truffles coconut cake balls from leftover Madeira cake, dried apricots and desiccated coconut - perfect as an edible gift to make with kids

Make these decadent treats for serious lovers of chocolate. They make a gorgeous Christmas gift for family and friends – and they're surprisingly easy to make

Pop rich chocolate sweets rolled in nuts and cocoa in an empty egg box for an extra-special finish

An alternative to truffles, these chocolatey bitesize treats contain Maltesers, coconut, marshmallow, cranberries and rich tea biscuits - perfect for making with kids

Treat friends to these moreish rum truffles. They make an ideal gift for grown-ups, or you can omit the rum to make plain chocolate truffles for children

These raw, nutty bites make a lovely, dairy-free alternative to chocolate for an after-dinner nibble

These bitesize chocolate treats are an impressive way to end a meal and also make a great gift

Roll up these traditional South American sweets and coat in traditional pistachio nut, almond and coconut crumble

Festive fun for the kids, these snowy truffles are great to give as gifts and fun to make in school holidays

Perfect as a homemade gift for chocolate and prosecco lovers. Rich, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate truffles with a hint of our favourite tipple

Make these gorgeous vegan truffles as an edible gift for family and friends at Christmas. They're made with dairy-free chocolate and plant-based milk