How to Store Chocolate Truffles
Updated: Feb. 25, 2021
Learn how you can keep these decadent candies fresher for longer.
Homemade truffles are such a decadent treat. Rolled in cocoa or nuts, a tray of these candies is pretty irresistible. While it can be tempting to eat them all in a single sitting, sometimes you do feel like saving a few for later (just a few). But unlike regular chocolate candies, truffles can’t just be kept in a candy dish. You’ve got to store chocolate truffles carefully so they taste their best.
How Long Do Homemade Truffles Last?
A big component of any homemade truffle recipe is heavy cream. For that reason, truffles have a set shelf life. You’ll want to eat them within two weeks.
Enjoying them within a short time frame will ensure these treats taste their freshest.
How to Store Chocolate Truffles for a Few Days
If you think you can eat all of your truffles within that two-week span, store them in the fridge. Because of the fresh cream, truffles do need to be chilled (and no, a chilly garage does not count!).
To keep the truffles fresh, seal them in an airtight container. This will prevent any fridge smells from infiltrating the delicate chocolate flavors.
(Here’s how to make chocolate truffles, step by step.)
How to Store Chocolate Truffles for the Long Haul
If you don’t think you can eat all of your homemade truffles within a week or two, you’ll want to keep them in the freezer.
To provide a little extra protection from the harsh chill, pop the candies into a zip-top bag and then store that bag inside an airtight container. They can stay this way for three months without the quality of the chocolate or fillings being impacted.
When you’re ready to enjoy, move the truffles from the freezer to the refrigerator to defrost. They should taste just as delicious as day one!
Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
The ever-popular combination of strawberries and chocolate shines in these rich, decadent truffles. I often double the recipe to give as gifts. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas (Check out these tips for making chocolate truffles!)
Mocha Truffles
Nothing compares to the melt-in-your-mouth flavor of these truffles...or to the simplicity of the recipe. Whenever I make them for my family or friends, they're quickly devoured. No one has to know how easy they are to prepare! —Stacy Abell, Olathe, Kansas (Here's how to store chocolate truffles!)
Easy Truffles
Our smooth, creamy bonbons are so divine you may be tempted to save this recipe for a special occasion. But with just a few ingredients, they're easy to make anytime. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen (Here's how to make chocolate truffles, step by step.)
Creme de Menthe Truffles
I found this in a box of recipe clippings and decided to give them a whirl. I'm so glad I did! The minty flavor is perfect for Christmas. —Joe Mattes, Amana, Iowa
Chocolate Mascarpone Truffles
These luscious, satiny truffles are so versatile...omit the pistachos and try all three variations listed below. —Diane Fuqua, Baltimore, Maryland
Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter & Pretzel Truffles
Sweet chocolate, creamy peanut butter and salty pretzels create a to-die-for truffle. It’s a little bite of decadence and a special indulgence for the holiday season.—Ashley Wisniewski, Champaign, Illinois
Chocolate Truffles
You may be tempted to save these chocolate truffles for a special occasion since these smooth, creamy chocolates are divine. But with just a few ingredients, this truffle recipe is easy to make anytime. —Darlene Wiese-Appleby, Creston, Ohio
Peanut Butter Snowballs
This recipe for peanut butter ball cookies is a nice change from the typical milk chocolate and peanut butter combination. I once prepared them for a bake sale at my granddaughter's school, and I've also put them in gift boxes to share with neighbors at Christmas. —Wanda Regula, Birmingham, Michigan
Truffle Cherries
Chocolate is popular at our house, especially during the holidays, so these double chocolate gems never last long! —Anne Drouin, Dunnville, Ontario
Kahlua Truffles
I discovered this recipe tucked away in a box of my mother's things. It's such a sweet way to remember her at Christmastime. —Betsy King, Duluth, Elizabeth King, Duluth, Minnesota
Caramel Truffles
These candies disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to make. When drizzled with white chocolate and packaged with ribbon, they're a pretty gift. —Charlotte Midthun, Granite Falls, Minnesota
German Chocolate Pecan Truffles
My sister-in-law, Jennifer, loves German chocolate. With her in mind, I experimented in the kitchen and came up with nutty truffles. They make a fun gift packed in a festive box or tin.
