Chocolate & Candy 2.5 cm
Chocolate Truffle Yield Calculator
Plan a batch of truffles: how many your ganache makes, or how much ganache, chocolate, cream and coating you need for a number of truffles, with the right scoop for even balls.
How to use it
- Choose whether you're starting from a number of truffles or the ganache you have.
- Pick the truffle size, your chocolate and the coating.
- Make the ganache, chill until scoopable, portion with the scoop shown and roll.
How it works
A truffle is a small sphere: a classic 2.5 cm (1 in) truffle holds about 8 mL, or 10 g of ganache. Ganache weights include a few percent for the scoop and your hands, and the chocolate and cream use truffle-firm ratios (2:1 for dark chocolate).
Dipped truffles get a shell about 1 mm thick; you'll need to temper more chocolate than the shells use so there's enough to dip.
Assumptions and limits
- Ganache is about 1.2 g per mL.
- Coating amounts are generous for rolling.
Tips
- Chill the ganache until firm enough to scoop, about 2 hours.
- Wear gloves or cool your hands under cold water before rolling.
- Roll in cocoa straight after shaping so it sticks.
Recipes to try it with
Questions
How many truffles does 8 oz of chocolate make?
Made into dark chocolate truffle ganache (8 oz chocolate, 4 oz cream), about 33 classic 1-inch truffles.
What size should truffles be?
About 2.5 cm (1 inch) across, roughly 10 g, is classic: one bite.
How long do homemade truffles keep?
Up to 2 weeks in the fridge in an airtight box; bring to room temperature to serve.
What's the best coating for truffles?
Cocoa powder is easiest; dipping in tempered chocolate gives a crisp shell that keeps them longer.