Chocolate fans rejoice! Here’s a simple yet divine way to get your daily fix. Chocolate Malt Truffles also make a lovely hostess gift.
I was so tempted to call these chocolate malt truffles “Chocolate Malty Balls” but I wasn’t sure if everyone would get the joke. I’m referring to a South Park episode that aired around 15 years ago while I was in college. I sort of assume that’s a classic but I wonder sometimes if I’m not starting to show my age with certain references. Not that I’m old. But you know.
I was never a big fan of South Park and couldn’t tell you the last time I watched an episode. But I still remember when the show was young and I could not believe some of the stuff they were getting away with. I clearly remember watching the chocolate salty balls episode with friends as tears streamed down my face and we all laughed hysterically at how ridiculous it was. And I guess I’m still a bit immature because it cracks me up to this day.
Ok, if you have absolutely no idea what I’m talking about here’s a clip from the episode (NSF Mature People):
So anyway…
You should definitely, um, put my chocolate malty balls in your mouth. Because they’re really really good. And very easy to make.
I used King Arthur Flour’s Belcolade bittersweet chocolate disks but any high quality bittersweet (or semi-sweet) chocolate will work.
Chocolate Malt Truffles
Ingredients
Truffles:
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 5 tablespoons malted milk powder
Coating:
- 2 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 6 tablespoons malted milk powder
Instructions
- Place bittersweet chocolate in a medium bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream on medium-high heat. As it begins to simmer, whisk in the malt powder until well combined. Once the cream has just come to a boil, remove from heat and pour over the chocolate. With a heat proof spatula, stir until all the chocolate has melted and the mixture, also known as ganache, is combined.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly, then cover the bowl with a towel and allow it to chill for several hours or overnight.
- Whisk together the cocoa and malt powder for the topping.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop out some chocolate and quickly roll it into a ball. Toss in the topping and set aside. Repeat until all of the chocolate has been used.
- The truffles will soften as they warm up so keep them refrigerated prior to serving.
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Beautiful truffles! And I would’ve totally gotten that reference :) Love it!
Hahahaha I love Chef until he got all weird and scientology-y. Salty chocolate balls, yum!
Also: malty balls sound OMG DELICIOUS. I wonder how many I could fit in my face at once…
Wasn’t that weird?? He got all offended that they were making fun of scientology except, like, South Park was making fun of EVERYTHING. I guess it’s important to have standards? I don’t even.
South Park and Bravo’s Twin Peaks marathon are what kept me going through college! :D
These truffles look Amazing! Your photography seems to be getting better and better with each post!
Thank you :) I love Twin Peaks!
Such a great flavor… sounds yummy!
I remember that! It reminded me of the SNL Schweddy Balls skits. Oh, and you are brilliant, I never would have though to malt truffles, amazing.
Thanks Jackie :)
I need these chocolate malt truffles in my life, like, yesterday! So tasty!
Fabulous.. and just in time for Valentine’s Day. Great post.. with SouthPark video and your terrific photos.. :-)
Thank you thank you!
I never got on the South Park bandwagon so I would’ve missed that one :) Anything called “truffle” is a good idea in my book – love this flavour!
Haha, this post cracked me up so much! I never watched South Park, but that’s like the one thing I do know from it :) These truffles look so decadent and amazing!
Thanks, Tracey! :)
These look amazing Jen! Will you send me some? I love the malt flavor!
I’ll swap you for the chocolate and orange ricotta cookies :D
Love the photos! I’ve always loved Maltesers and Whoppers and these truffles would just be 100xs better.
I got it. ;) And South Park has been around for 15 years? That’s awful. I mean, I feel so old.
When I was in 7th grade, I remember getting letters to take home to the parents concerning South Park. “Do not let your children watch this show!” and so no. Great stuff. :)
These balls look awesome! I’m adding malted milk powder to my list of things to buy in the US. Wish I could get it here!
You can’t order malted milk powder online? I always assume everything is available online but my friend Julie moved to Germany a few years ago and runs into the same problem.
Dying laughing at the South Park clip. That’s one of my husband and my favorite shows – total “guilty pleasure” you know? So funny and wrong at the same time. I am swooning over how gorgeous these photos are!!
Thank you so much!! Right now our guilty pleasure is Killer Karaoke. That show is amazing.
Jen, these look marvelous. Your photos are spectacular!
Actually, when I saw your title, I immediately thought of Schweddy balls, the old SNL skit with Alec Baldwin. I am not the most mature person, either….laughed the whole time I was reading your post.
daisy
Thanks so much, Daisy! And I’m glad to know I’m not the only one. It’s ok to be a *little* immature, right?
These look fantastic – I will be making these!!