Ingredients
for about 15 truffles 

• 120 g of almond flour (with or without skin)
• 5 ladyfingers
• 10 g of bitter cocoa
• 50 g of apricot jam
• 100 g of dark chocolate

to decorate:

• grain

Step-by-step procedure

How to make: Sacher truffles

1. Prepare the basic dough

Finely crumble the ladyfingers or biscuits
(you can use a mixer or a coffee grinder).

Combine the jam (apricot or other to your taste), the almond flour (it works well with or without the skin) and the cocoa.

Mix everything well until you obtain a compact mixture that can be worked with your hands.

2. Shape the balls

With the compact dough, take small portions and shape them into balls
(like truffles).

3. Rest / firming up

Place the truffles on a plate or on parchment paper in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

4. Covering / decoration

You have at least two alternatives:

• Roll them in bitter cocoa powder (quick and easy version).
• Or glaze them: melt some dark chocolate in a double boiler (or in the microwave), dip each truffle in the glaze, and let it dry. Then you can decorate with chocolate drizzles or sprinkles of chopped dried fruit.

5. Conservation

Once ready, store them in the refrigerator in a closed container. They will keep for a few days if covered.

Practical tips

• Use jam that isn’t too runny — thicker is better (apricots are the classic, but you can use other fruits).
• If you prefer a softer texture inside, you can freeze small amounts of jam before adding them to the mixture. (A vegan version allows this.)
• Adjust the amount of jam relative to the weight of the biscuits or crumbled sponge cake to obtain a dough that holds together but is not too sticky.
• When frosting, carefully drain off any excess chocolate and place the truffles on parchment paper. Let the frosting harden in the refrigerator before stacking or wrapping.
• If you want a more elegant result, use paper cups (like those for chocolates), so each truffle is presentable.

Creative variations: Here are some ideas for personalising Sacher truffles:

• Vegan version: use sponge cake or a batter without eggs or butter; or a recipe that doesn’t include animal products, such as the one that includes crumbled vegan sponge cake + jam + vegan dark chocolate.
• Extra filling: insert a “very soft” core of frozen jam or even a heart of spreadable cream (e.g. chocolate cream) inside the ball before compacting the dough again
• Flavorings: Add grated orange zest, a pinch of fine salt to the chocolate to enhance the sweetness, or a dash of liqueur (rum/orange liqueur) to the batter or icing.
• Mixed cocoa: after having passed them in bitter cocoa, sprinkle a part with a little flavoured cocoa (orange, vanilla, sweet chilli) for a touch of fantasy.
• Occasions / gifts: package them in gift boxes, with a decoration (ribbon, label), perhaps choosing different shapes (little hearts, mini colored spheres with decorative sprinkles)

Sacher truffles are the perfect idea when you want to offer something elegant and delicious, but in a mini format and without too many complex steps. With just a few ingredients, a little patience, and a creative twist, you can create a dessert that will impress, both visually and on the palate.