Hazelnut Praline Truffles Recipe
Dish out these sinful hazelnut praline truffles well ahead of Diwali to pack decadence and love into your “gifts with a difference.”
There is so much that is stirred within my soul when I take a bite from a delectable dessert of Hazelnut Praline Truffles… it helps my taste buds identify new possibilities of deliciousness as my senses abandon their habits of useful serving to take up instead a participatory delight for their own ends.
This is exactly what I can assure you, you will experience when sinking your teeth into these moreish truffles; just perfect for an elevating sugar rush after your Diwali meal! But all things sweet don’t always spell trouble for all of you health-conscious people reading my blog. These dainty darlings are also made of dark chocolate which promises good health and hearty smiles. Savour these truffles to find a festive glow. The more you eat the more you glow. 🙂 Ah! That’s the secret to Diwali celebrations that I have been looking for all my life!
Hazelnut Praline Truffles Recipe: Ingredients
- Hazelnuts {roasted and peeled} ~ 1 cup {150 gm}
- Dark Chocolate {chopped} ~ 650 gm
- Caster Sugar ~ ¾ cup {165 gm}
- Pouring cream ~ 150 ml
- Butter {chopped} ~ 100 gm
- White chocolate {chopped} ~ 250 gm
To decorate
- Silver and gold foil
- Dutch cocoa
- Chocolate sprinkles
- Flaked coconut
I have no shame admitting that chocolate sprinkles are my weakness ~ a delightful one at that ~ and are my ultimate favourite to roll truffles because of their sprinkle-happy texture!
Hazelnut Praline Truffles Recipe: Preparation
Step 1
Take a large oven tray and line it with baking paper. Pour a half cup of water and all the sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture continuously so that the sugar dissolves. Bring it to a boil. Use a pastry brush dipped in water to brush the sides of the saucepan to shake off sugar crystals that may have clung to the sides. Turn the heat up to medium-high and allow the mixture to boil for about 8 to 10 minutes. You should soon see caramel forming. Add nuts and stir the mixture. Then pour it into the tray you have lined with baking paper and let it stand till the mixture turns cool and hard.
Step 2
In a heatproof bowl, place 400 gm of the chopped dark chocolate. Place a saucepan over medium heat and pour the cream along with the chopped butter into the pan. Bring this to a boil and then pour it into the bowl of dark chocolate. Let it stand for 2 minutes so that the chocolate softens before you stir it into a smooth mixture. Refrigerate the mixture till it is set. This should take about 20 minutes.
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Step 3
Add the praline to your food processor and pulse till it is coarsely chopped. Transfer the chopped praline into a bowl and pour in the chocolate mixture. Stir the mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Then take a tablespoonful of the mixture and roll it into a sphere. Continue to do so until you have used up the entire mixture. Place the spheres on a tray and refrigerate them for one hour or until the spheres turn firm.
Step 4
Take the remaining dark chocolate and white chocolate, and add them to two separate heatproof bowls. Place the bowls in separate saucepans of barely simmering water to melt the chocolate. Then remove the melted chocolate from the saucepan and let it cool to room temperature. Coat half of the truffles in white chocolate and the rest in dark chocolate.
Place the truffles on a wire rack over a drip tray and then refrigerate for 20 minutes or until it sets. Use silver foil or chocolate sprinkles to pretty-up the white truffles and use gold foil on half of the dark truffles. The remaining dark truffles can be dusted with Dutch cocoa or decorated with flaked coconut.
* These hazelnut praline truffles last in the refrigerator for up to two weeks ~ if you can resist the temptation to pop one every time you open the fridge! 🙂
The distinctive flavours of this hazelnut praline truffles recipe are perfect to be accompanied with tea or coffee especially when you have loved ones around.
Tanya, your blog speaks to me in so many ways… The photos are works of art and, paired with the recipes, engage all of my senses. And, your writing is full of the soul of you! Thank you for sharing your talent and so much of yourself with us! ❤️❤️❤️
Such a beautiful comment, Soma. Thank you so much!
These are simply B-E-A-U-T-FULL! Everyone at home loved these, and I was really happy with the denseness of the mixture; they were manageable but didn’t melt in your hands. Will definitely be making these again & again! xo
So glad to have you appreciate and enjoy this recipe, Medha!
Absolute deliciousness! Although this was quite a time consuming recipe – definitely worth it in the end! I didn’t know how to roast hazelnuts so for any beginners like me – put them on a tray in a moderate oven for 5 to 10 minutes, then rub briskly in a clean tea towel to remove the brown skins. 🙂
Great advice! Thank you for sharing, Ruby.
Delicious recipe, Tanya! I made a batch with almonds and they were delicious… Although, I did find that I had to double coat with white chocolate as one coat was a bit transparent… Well worth the trouble!
Nice variation, Adrija. Glad you enjoyed making these!
Such a delicious batch this turned out to be! I substituted milk chocolate for dark chocolate… and had lots of fun making these truffles ~ they were a crowd pleaser, Tanya!
They finish up quite quickly at my home as well, Shreya!
Yummilicious! I didn’t do the praline, as our food processor is broken, but I still roasted the hazelnuts and chopped them up and put them in… And, I love everything about these pictures!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Piya.
Wowowvoom ~ decadence and beauty wrapped into a post! ❤️ I’m making these right now and following your directions exactly for the best outcome… Beautiful recipe indeed!
So glad to hear this, Rajeshwari. Thank you!
Wow, these truffles look fantastic! The recipe is well explained with great pictures added… Definitely trying it!
Let me know how they turn out, Aashna.
Can’t take my eyes off your gorgeous images! Chocolate, and good for you too! What a wonderful share indeed!
I’m delighted to hear this, Shifa. Thank you!
These truffles are more than brilliant! A bit tedious with all the chilling and steps required… but absolutely worth it! ❤️ And I think that they would make great gifts!
They do make great gifts, Sejal. 🙂
Oh, truffles sound heavenly right about now! I have to say, chocolate is the best colour! 😀
Yes, it is!! 🙂
Your truffles look booooooonkers amazing!!! I’ve only made truffles a couple of times… looks like it turned out perfectly for you, so I’m all amped up to give it a go!
Have fun rustling these up, Twinkle!
Woowww! Beautiful recipe and pictures, Tanya! ❤️ I made the praline to use in the filling. I halved the recipe and rolled them in coconut instead of coating them in chocolate. Very rich, but nice!
Nicely done, Geetha. 🙂
Beautiful post! I had made praline for something else earlier this week and wanted to use it up… So, this was a great way and tasted sooo good! Although, I didn’t dip in chocolate but just rolled in cocoa. 🙂
So glad to hear this, Reena. Thank you!
Can’t wait to give these a try. Also, I think I just decided that everyone is getting a box of these for Diwali! 😛
Great decision, Roza! 🙂
…I have a bad feeling I would eat the entire batch before they even made it into truffle form! Haha!! Happy Diwali in advance, gorgeous!
Haha! I’m delighted to hear this, Deep!
OMG Yummmm!! If I wasn’t giving up sweets for the next 2 months, I’d be making these for my mum. Although, I COULD make some to hand out as treats at work! 🙂
Yes, you could, Abhishek. 🙂
Stunning pictures that look delishhhh…! I just loved your post, and you’ve now inspired me to try this decadent recipe! Totally love your foodie shares, Tanya! ❤️
Thank you for your warm appreciation, Karishma.
This comes just in time for Diwali! So glad that you really put efforts to understand and curate recipes that will no doubt be universally loved and devoured!
Thank you very much for your sweet words, Prerna.
…for the fire she is born in and the fire that seethes within her. This is ❤️❤️!! Shall invite myself over the next time!!
Oh ~ you’re so sweet, Swagata. Thank you!
Irresistible! ❤️
Today was a sweet morning for me – tried my hand at making some clear lollipops for a cake I’m doing this week. Rather interesting. Battled to get the totally round effect but think they look great. Pics to follow later. 🙂
I bet the house smells like chocolate, Preeti! 😀 Can’t wait…
Baaaaaaaah I want some! I know that you really worked hard on your presentation, and I am super impressed with how this has turned out!
Well, what is not to like about a day like today? I, Manisha, will be observing the day by indulging in my favourite, praline truffles! ❤️
Thank you, Manisha. Love your affectionate thoughts!
Yummm! Working from home today is being made a little easier with your chocolate post, Tanya. I have truly loved how much I have been baking with my dad at the moment. It’s lovely to have quality time together. 🙂
You are just the best, Jayanti! Thank you.
These look exceptional, Tanya. ❤️
I love to serve two desserts when I’m entertaining. Well, even if I’m not. 🙂 Praline truffles and Chocolate covered pumpkin seeds. Both make for an easy, beautiful and tasty pre-dessert causally scattered on a vintage glass cake stand. And, of course, a mini flower vase because – beautiful!
Aw thanks, Bharathi! I totally feel your enthusiasm!
This looks so yummy! You are so creative and talented, Tanya!
Two years ago I attended a chocolate truffle making in Paris with a specialist Chocolatier that was so much fun! We learned everything from the art of tempering chocolate to the difference one ingredient makes, how to choose the right chocolate for your flavour profile & how to perfect the fillings. From start to finish it was fabulous!
This is so kind, Sritika! Thank you so much for joining in and sharing your lovely thoughts.
The taste of pure decadence! Handmade treats make the best treats – as long as you like chocolate! And now, it’s time for some yummy hazel praline truffles whilst watching a film, massive thanks!
Thank you, Ankita. So kind of you!
Wow, speechless ✨ throwing it back to my childhood. I can’t keep calm around chocolate! Keeping my eyes peeled for your new recipes.
Thank you so much, Chitalia. Means a lot!
Omg, I think this is your best recipe yet! I bet they also can be made to match your Simcha and bring your decor together with a pop of colour! Ha. I will take an order hazel praline with a side of chocolate, please. 😀
Don’t worry, I’ve earmarked some for you, Vatsala! 😀
Literally looks INSANE! I bet you had loads of fun making these little beauties, Tanya. And, I bet that they’re so addictively delicious, that I’ll want to make them all year round!! 😀
On a side note: I recently had the pleasure of tasting this simple and pure dark chocolate truffle made with precious cacao and vanilla beans from Madagascar, and fresh cream and butter from local farms. I should send you some.
You overwhelm me, dear Prathibha. The pleasure of meeting you (whenever that may be) will be mine.
Wow! So thick and lush and definitely delish!! Chocolate is the Answer – who cares what the question is!!✨
So glad to hear this, Sameera. Thank you very much!
OH STOP THIS! A chocolate magician and wordsmith too!! Truly, Tanya, there’s so much love in what you say and do! It’s amazing!!
Thank you truly for always being my cheerleader, Sunita!
Omg, this is so beautiful and right up my alley!! ✨✨✨
Chocolate fun fact: Did you know one chocolate chip can give someone enough energy to walk 45 metres! Who is going for a walk today then?! #AnyExcuseForChocolate
That makes me happy to hear, Pushpa. 😀
I absolutely love this! ❤️❤️❤️ You know me, always ready to eat your experiments!
On that note, I just think that “someone” should gift me chocolates at least four times a year. Once every season… just saying. 🙂
Very true, Sayon. 🙂 Thank you for that perspective.
Talk about decadence. ❤️❤️❤️ These #HazelPralineTruffles sound rich, creamy, and basically perfection! Topped with a #hazelnutcrunch, they’re sure to satisfy every craving! #tastesensation
So very flattered by your comment, Aakanksha.
These are a show stopper – sound and look so rich and delicious – you always create a killer!
Just so you know every single week I am humbled by the beauty and magic that is your blog! It’s an honour to have you share your passion with us. Thank you deeply, Tanya.
Thank you so much, Prajwal! I appreciate all the love and support you have given me.