These Easy Lemon Raspberry Lemon Truffles come together with only four ingredients and they have the most wonderful flavor! The lemon flavor is so light and refreshing and the raspberry in the middle adds the perfect touch to these little bite-sized treats!

Try them here: https://butterwithasideofbread.com/easy-lemon-raspberry-truffles/

This velvety smooth banana cream ganache will make your heart sing and remind you of summertime! It’s the perfect chocolate candy recipe to use alone for a simple banana cream bite or the recipe can be used as a base for a more intricate concoction (such as banana foster, banana split or banana walnut).

Read more here: https://www.meltingminutes.com/recipe/banana-cream-ganache/

Strawberry Shortcake Pops- the quintessential summer dessert....on a stick!

Read more here: https://www.lemontreedwelling.com/strawberry-shortcake-pops/

Here are a few simple tips on how to use chocolate molds and get the best results: http://blog.gygi.com/blog/2011/11/14/faqs-chocolate-molds/

These truffles are magical. They have this semi-soft center, that is taste-tastic and are covered with just the right amount of hardshell for crunch. if you like coffee flavored dessert, you will LOVE these!!

Get the recipe here: https://redefinedmom.com/white-chocolate-latte-truffles-recipe/

Chocolate chips are a wondrous little food: they make cookies better, act as a sweet garnish for cookie or cake decorating projects, and they taste pretty good as a snack, too. But your chocolate chips don't need to be cookie-cutter conformist: did you know it's possible to make your own homemade chocolate chips? It's true, it's easy to do, and this fun DIY project opens up new avenues of creative baking.

Learn how to make homemade chocolate chips here: https://www.mybluprint.com/recipe/homemade-chocolate-chips

Copycat Chocolate Mounds Candy is based on the Mounds Bar. Four ingredients are all it takes to make the candy bar classic. Not exactly a copy-cat in looks but definitely in taste. Easy and perfect!

Try them here: https://veganinthefreezer.com/chocolate-mounds-candy/

When cake pops just don't satisfy, go bigger with a rich, chocolatey brownie coated in colorful chocolate and sprinkles! A cute summer snack!!

Get the recipe here: https://www.tastemade.com/videos/brownie-popsicles

Sinfully good but easy to make! These are so good they should be illegal! These hazelnut truffles have a wonderfully complex flavor thanks to a combination of Nutella , Kahlua, and instant espresso that is added to melted chocolate, heavy cream, butter, cocoa powder and powdered sugar.

Check out the recipe here: https://www.afamilyfeast.com/hazelnut-truffles/

A grown-up 4th of July treat!! Dressed up for the 4th of July, these red, white, and blue vodka cherries are just what your (adult) celebration needs. Soak Maraschino cherries in vodka overnight, then dip in white chocolate and blue sprinkles. That’s it!

Try them here: https://thedecoratedcookie.com/boozy-cherry-bombs/

Easy to make patriotic homemade chocolate covered Red White and Blue Frozen Bananas for your 4th of July Barbecue. Read more here: https://www.twosisterscrafting.com/red-white-and-blue-frozen-bananas/

These s’mores truffles are no-bake, thus perfect for summer. They’re also really delicious, so that’s a big bonus. And then there’s the whole “super easy” thing – can’t complain about that. Plus, uh, s’mores. ‘Nuff said.

Get the recipe here: http://overtimecook.com/2013/07/10/smores-truffles/

Chocolate bloom is the white substance that is seen on chocolate. It is caused from drastic changes in temperature or from not being stored properly. It does not affect the taste of chocolate, but isn’t very pretty. It’s the cocoa butter (or oils) in the chocolate making their way to the surface. If you are melting your bloomed chocolate down, it will all mix back in place and will be fine for dipping or molding.

Read more here: http://blog.gygi.com/blog/2012/02/16/chocolate-101-bloom/

Chocolate Crunch Bites will satisfy your sweet tooth without needing to turn on the oven. The perfect summer treat!!

Read more here: https://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/chocolate-crunch-bites/

These low carb keto Kit Kat bars are so amazingly delicious you will be making them over and over again.A healthy, gluten free, sugar free low carb chocolate candy bar that is super easy to make.

Check out the recipe here: https://kimspireddiy.com/keto-candy-best-low-carb-keto-kit-kat-candy-bars-idea-quick-easy-chocolate-cookie-ketogenic-diet-recipe-completely-keto-friendly-gluten-free-sugar-free/

Lemon Cake Truffles made easy with lemon pound cake crumbled and formed into small truffles, then dipped in white chocolate! They’re simple to make, can be made ahead of time and everyone loves bite-sized cake!!

Try them here: https://butterwithasideofbread.com/lemon-cake-truffles/

Williams Sonoma Copycat candy recipe! Almond caramel clusters dipped in chocolate. Make these at home for a fraction of the price!

Get the recipe here: https://thefirstyearblog.com/sticky-paws-williams-sonoma-copycat/

An easy 2-ingredient recipe for how to make your own dark chocolate chips! They have all of the richness & none of the strange ingredients!

Get the recipe here: https://amyshealthybaking.com/blog/2015/01/10/homemade-two-ingredient-chocolate-chips/

This easy, 3-ingredient recipe is the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, complete with gorgeous swirls of peanut butter and topped with mini peanut butter cups. YUM!

Try it here: https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2014/12/chocolate-peanut-butter-cup-bark.html

This easy, 3-ingredient recipe is the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, complete with gorgeous swirls of peanut butter and topped with mini peanut butter cups. YUM!

Try it here: https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2014/12/chocolate-peanut-butter-cup-bark.html

These Dark Chocolate Truffles with Sea Salt have a chocolate caramel ganache center, are enrobed in a layer of dark chocolate, then topped with flaky sea salt. They’re a great gift — whether that gift is for yourself or someone else!

Get the recipe here: https://www.letseatcake.com/dark-chocolate-truffles/

Which type should you use?

Compound Chocolate: Compound chocolate substitutes the two main ingredients found in real chocolate. Instead of chocolate liquor, it has cocoa powder, and replaces cocoa butter with an oil. This means, for candy making, this chocolate can be melted down and dipped and will set up fine. It tastes a little different. Most people can’t tell the difference in flavor. When tasted next to a couverture chocolate, then the difference can more easily be seen. We recommend compound chocolate for applications where the chocolate is not the “star” of the recipe, but an accent flavor. Here’s a list of examples: caramel apples, pretzel rods, dipped fruit: strawberries, raspberries, grapes, chocolate bark.

Compound Brands: VanLeer Snaps, Guittard A’Peels, Merckens Buttons

Couverture Chocolate: (Real Chocolate) Real chocolate has cocoa butter and chocolate liquor as main ingredients. This means that it requires more attention and preparation when being melted down. Unlike the compound coating, it cannot just be melted down. It has to be tempered. If it’s not, then the chocolate will bloom, or may not set properly- leaving it cloudy, soft to the touch and melts easily. When it is tempered correctly, it sets up with a glossy shine, has a snap and melts in your mouth.

Couverture Brands: Callebaut, Ghiradelli, Guittard, Peter’s, Mercken’s

Photo courtesy of: http://blog.gygi.com/blog/2019/11/14/chocolate-101/

Decadent homemade truffles are easy enough to whip up anytime! Chocolate Covered Strawberry Truffles are filled with a strawberry cream cheese mixture and covered with chocolate!

Read more here: https://www.asavoryfeast.com/chocolate-covered-strawberry-truffles/

Chocolate is kinda like pizza: Even when it’s bad, it’s good. But if you’ve just been tossing chunks of chocolate into your baked goods and hoping for the best, you’re doing it wrong. With just a little finesse and know-how, chocolate can totally bring your baked creations to life.

Let’s walk through everything you need to know about baking with chocolate: https://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1111997/facts-about-chocolate/

These no-bake cookie dough truffles are such a great snack. They make a great snack anytime you are craving something sweet. Made with edible cookie dough is you don’t have to be afraid of consuming raw dough.

Get the recipe here: https://www.bakedbyanintrovert.com/eggless-chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-truffles/