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
Chocolate fans rejoice! Here’s a simple yet divine way to get your daily fix. Chocolate Malt Truffles also make a lovely hostess gift.
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
- 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.
These look so good… if it was 15 years ago, I was in college too. But back then my English wasn’t so good (still but better) and I rarely understood South Park. Maybe it’s time to watch it again. Anyway, these truffles look fabulous. They look beautiful and I bet they taste as good as they look! Your photography is so elegant!
I think we`ve convinced me to make myself some truffles!
This cracked me up and your recipe looks great! Nice photos.
My husband loves malted milk chocolate shakes – totally making these for him! Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks Jenn!
BAHAHAHA, Chocolate Malty Balls! I totally get the reference + you’re cracking me up. And since I love chocolate + malt, they’re totally my type of snack, too. YUM!
This makes me feel old! Was that really 15 years ago? Omg was I in college 15 years ago?!?! (Yes…) where did the time go? The balls look totally delicious, btw.
I know! We’re not totally old yet but time seems to be going faster and faster. I feel like I’m going to blink and then be in my 40s-50s.
So I’m scrolling down & down, reading the blog, looking at the pictures, watching the South Park video & I get to the part where you mention the brand of chocolate you used, then there’s a list headed “More Truffle Recipes” & a lot of comments but no actual recipe for the truffles. So where’s the recipe?
Hi Judy, I recently switched recipe plugins and it looks like there was a coding error on that page. I fixed it, the recipe should appear now! Sorry about that.
Thanks Jennifer. Got the recipe now. Sounds simple & very tasty!
Ooooh … I bet these have an incredible flavour … and so easy to make, too. I love malted milk flavour!
Haha! Too funny. Thanks for the laugh and for the delicious truffle recipe
This recipe feeds my malt addiction quite nicely!
So Good
I am such a malt lover, so these hit the spot for me!
Love the idea of giving these as a hostess gift!
My kids loved it! A huge hit in my house!
Please tell me where you get a Gluten Free Malt Powder? All I can find is Barley Malt and barley is not Gluten Free.
Hi Maureen, I’m not sure that gluten-free malt powder exists. Maybe try searching for it on Google or an online store like Amazon?