Family Secret Chocolate Truffle Recipe

[@paigesteele4406]

Quick Steve is such a genuinely gentle and beautiful soul.

[@ambergayde]

I really love that you guys will tell us how to make some of your stuff at home. Instead of guarding everything and trying to get us to buy your stuff instead of making it, you give up tips for it... its so nice.

[@mickeylackey723]

Amber Jade well, yeah, but when I see what a trouble it is, I’d rather just buy theirs. I am sure their experience and techniques just make a better chocolate. Wouldn’t be a treat if you had to make it yourself.

[@cruisingaltitudewaitress3396]

@@mickeylackey723 exactly!

[@laraallen5004]

@@mickeylackey723 but its more of a treat when you make these as gifts, and give to loved ones. they make lovely gifts and people enjoy them more because you made effort to make them something. truffles arent too hard to make either, very easy a know if can look scary, but trust me these are pretty easy to make and you can play around with flavours too creating your own.

[@barklordofthesith2997]

@@laraallen5004 It's a motivation thing. Most people aren't motivated. So they help the few people who will actually try making them & look good to the people whom would just rather buy them mail order. Plus, there's a small chance that those that do make them, order some of theirs to do a side by side comparison. (They probably also are getting a check from YT for these videos.)

[@mikkikas6821]

It takes time. A lot of people work and don't have the time, even if they know how to do this. Also, he's a business and makes a much LARGER batch than we would at home. I'm retired and have worked at it, even when I worked, I'd make a home style batch once in a while for special occasions. I did a lot of chocolates one year and sold them at a Mother's Day craft show. But normally I don't do that until the fall to winter holidays 🙃

[@rubengilmore5912]

I used to be a negative person that would post negative comments on negative people's negative videos. However when I discovered Hercules candy I felt a blanket of warm calm come over me. Its funny to look back now and think I used to be a negative person. You have saved me and redeemed KZbin. Keep up the satisfying videos

[@joanmcclelland1820]

Ruben Gilmore! Your honesty is very refreshing. I admit I have posted negative comments on other videos occasionally as well. But , like you, I have been inspired by this loving family to do better, to be better ! They treat each other with love, respect, patience and good humour. And their videos are educational and fun ! I feel I am a better person for knowing them as well!! Oh! And I love the organized chaos and all those amazing contraptions !! LOL ! PS. It has been 3 yrs. since you posted your candid, genuine admission, Reuben. I hope you and Hercules Candy and "fam" have safely survived the pandemic. I'm sure you all endured it with grace, positivity and truffles !! I am so glad I stumbled upon these videos recently, H.C.! You had me at the huge chocolate melter machine! And the various extension cords were a close second.... Greetings from Toronto, AYE ?!

[@lindsaywest823]

Your dad is the cutest freaking thing ever! He is so sweet and you can tell he tries with the videos but in all reality ain't feeling it lol. I love how when you ask him things you can tell he is like ummmm (thinking in his head does this not just come natural to everyone)🤣😍🤣

[@Lambman001]

Your mom and dad look like such awesome people. I really like watching them work and the way they are towards each other. Greetings from Cape Town South Africa.

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks so much, Keith, and greetings from East Syracuse NY

[@debbiet498]

I absolutely LOVE these videos. I really enjoy the banter. I think I've watched enough to have gained a 9 piece box, I forget the weight. Keep these fun videos coming. Love Mom's sense of humor!

[@deathdragon745]

Love your videos Craig. I watch them all the time. Even when I’m outside working in the garden, I have my earbuds in and listen to everything while I’m working or cleaning the house. Just love them! Awesome job!!

[@-Foxy-Fox-]

Your mom is so darn fabulous, I'm loving these videos.

[@lyncognitotlc1409]

I make truffles for the holidays but i use condensed milk and rum...orange, raspberry, mint and coconut. I love watching you guys.

[@KarlisLibietis]

if you're making this at home,you can just take your choc unmelted and use the heat of the cream to melt it while mixing, an even simpler way to make ganache is just putting chocolate and heavy cream in a bowl and microwaving it, I've only done this with chocolate buttons (the ones for melting) but you also need to be careful with how long you leave it in the microwave (the buttons shouldn't be melted all the way when it comes out of the microwave)

[@maryannebrown2385]

Karlis Libietis If you are using a chocolate bar and hot cream, chop up the chocolate as small as possible. It will melt the chocolate bits easily.

[@utoobcandy]

I like to use a cookie dough scoop to portion out my truffles. Goes faster than the traditional spoon method for scooping, but you still need to roll the balls before coating if you don't want a flat side.

[@Rel1369]

Those truffles made with coconut chocolate (instead of dairy) mixed with coconut cream and coated in coconut would be so yum. Might have to try that.

[@effyou128]

This video is for their stuff not your nasty coconut crap!

[@sinmore11]

@@effyou128 Yeah butt, They don't eat that nasty cream crap either!

[@neetzyblog8269]

OMG, the black-and-white interlude when mom drops the turtles --- when you have you say you're fine when you're really not. LOOOOOL. Poor, mom. She's a good sport.

[@katrinajohnson3776]

How wonderful of you to show us how to make assorted candy! I love watching you do it by hand with such dedication. You must have the patience of a saint to make SO much candy for others to enjoy. I am going to attempt making some of the recipes which you've been so kind to share with us. Making candy is such an old time tradition for the holidays. Thank you for all your videos of how to make sweets for our loved ones!! Happy holidays to you and your family!! 🌲

[@rplittle66]

Okay, I made the truffle mix today and it has been in the fridge since 2 pm. I gave it a twist by adding 1 tsp peppermint oil to the truffle mix. I made a half batch. I have not decided if I am going to chocolate powder coat them or have them chocolate covered. The powder would be much easier fer shur :) I will post some instagram pics when I am done.

[@teddiev2720]

I came across this today. I love the old basement shows!!! It’s like going back to my childhood (even though it was only about 5 years or so that I found you guys). Miss the basement and of course Max.

[@krysrobinson2746]

I could watch you guys all day! Usually I don’t like longer videos but y’all are just too freaking cute! I love your family already! One question though: how did he temper the chocolate that he is coating the truffles in?

[@sarahricaz]

The Suds is my favorite SB episode. You guys have similar taste in movies and sense of humor. Thanks for all the videos!!

[@HerculesCandy]

I see you have good taste as well Sarah

[@campmein]

What a loving sincere family, with a heritage to be proud of. I have a young niece that is learning how to make truffles and she will be excited to see your setup and your store. She is very energetic as well as her mother. They learned a lot from my mom, and carry on some of her traditions. May you be blessed each day, every day with joy, faith and happiness in your hearts.💫🙏💫

[@sweetdecision]

I love the humor and i am sure the chocolates are amazing!! I am candy crazy, I love Craig's channel too! Keep up the good work

[@gatorgeena]

Come for the candy. Stay for terry and Steve!!!

[@hobi738]

"I gotta close the door before I get the suds" best reference ever😂😂 spongebob is lit

[@kdaniel8721]

To think that a person can inhale one of those truffles in no time, without thinking of the painstaking effort to make them.

[@jasmineleopard7593]

10:53. Omg Steve’s response is gold. I love that he wasn’t even trying to be funny, just honest 😂

[@chloep2187]

"Sprinkles may fall off" terry you're such a perfectionist , I can't imagine many people care about losing a couple sprinkles. If I didn't live in Australia I would order it all.

[@BellaBoosLunches]

Truffles! They look so good!

[@autumnleigh2384]

I love watching these videos to help me sleep.

[@karenhighley7597]

WOW!! I have never seen truffles made before, Your channel is the best.

[@lauramclaughlin8268]

Love the tips, simply mouthwatering; " technical " I can't watch these Hercules videos and stay on my diet LOL

[@cynthiateske3247]

thank you for sharing your candy processes, Its so intriguing. Its good to see family working together.

[@HerculesCandy]

Thanks Cynthia!

[@leighrose5291]

I love how carefully dad puts the sprinkles on top lol

[@TheSkyhightribe]

Thoroughly enjoy your videos and your family!

[@sharonbarber4602]

Thanks for the video Craig! Another great one!

[@DD-hy1nl]

They look beautiful! You make that perfect swirl at the top on each truffle or cherry chocolate candies. 👍

[@hobi738]

Do you guys ever have a day where you just reorganize the shop? If you do can you film it?

[@chucksellers8422]

she's funny naturally. makes the show.

[@JTP1982]

"They taught you that in the learning book learning place" hehe

[@SandraOranje]

Great idea! I've been making chocolate truffels myself for a while now, for special occasions, but always coverd them with Cocoa powder. Just rolling in them, but this covering in chocolate I will try, so I can make dark versions for my mom and milk and white for me and the rest of the family. Great idea Steve to add the sprinkles. 😉 Thanks for making a great video Graig.

[@GenreJordan]

Sandra Oranje *Craig

[@HayleyRll]

Do you guys make your own chocolate? Or is it bought in and melted? I'm obsessed with your videos! 😍🍫🍬🍭

[@pavlovsfrog870]

imagine peanut butter truffles mmmm adding the peanut butter choc to the cream, oh boy that would be good

[@MLD-RN]

You guys are friggen funny! I have binge watched your vids.

[@LittleAyishie]

that heavy cream dad joke , lol bless Steve

[@dixoncider7256]

"tetnical"

[@smileytow1925]

Thanks so much for the small batch recipe!!! And I will watch the whole recipe!! Your u all are the bestest!!

[@rachellejpterrell6057]

What compound chocolate brand do you use? Trying to recreate at home. I see it’s Land O Lakes Heavy Cream. Tried Cadbury Chocolate and it does not come close to your special ones. Thank you!

[@ambermercado5429]

Made your recipe today with dark chocolate. I also added some instant coffee before cooling. And after rolling, added them on top of peanut butter cookies! Jif of course! Even better than Hershey kisses

[@philipmelton2066]

you said 5 lbs of chocolate to 4 cups heavy cream? If you have 1 lb of chocolate and 1 cup of cream would that make it short a 1/4 lb of chocolate or did you add the weight of the bowl also?

[@Granny1375]

That carton of cream is four cups, just open it and pour.

[@istach1]

I think cookie dough truffles would be 11/10. if they keep well can you try some, and see how they sell, because i wanna order some cookie dough truffles.

[@mgonzales0528]

Here I am again re watching your videos 😊😊 I prefer to re-watch all your guys videos than watching TV

[@MsMOLLYKINS]

I don't know how I missed this one. I make chocolates for Christmas gifts and truffles are the easiest ones . I won't be doing it this year I am not up to it anymore . If anyone says is that all you do , tell them to try making your quantity then come back and say it. Your verity is incredible and I can't wait to place an order for my girlfriend over there love it xoxoxoxo

[@bweaver760]

Chocolate makes everything better in life!

[@aquawoelfly]

thanks ive been waiting for the truffle video

[@luannemccallister9642]

If you make the one pound batch, how much mold inhibitor do you use? And do you use milk chocolate for the inside and outside?

[@cindiwarrington285]

Love your videos, I would be big as a house if I lived near your store. Thanks for sharing, your family is wonderful.

[@rebeccaholben8944]

i just want to say thank you for the truffle recipe it is amazing!! thanks

[@FlameDeluge]

Haha!!! The chocolate melters! Lucy and Ethel... That's what we call our kittens. They're really Rosie and Stella, but we realized after we named them that we missed an opportunity 😂 They're DEFINITELY a Lucy and an Ethel!

[@jennifersuzanne5678]

Still my favorite video. Steve and a bowl of chocolate.. Craig making Craig jokes. My favorite candy. Spongebob references.

[@gaga4goats584]

Your dad said the chocolate was almost tempered, as he was mixing it on the table. How would a person temper chocolate at home for dipping? Love your sweet family. Everyone is so "sweet" cute and funny

[@marycook1644]

Gaga4 Goats The recipe I figured out after lots of testing is, melt one package of milk chocolate chips (11ounces ) with one package Wilton light cocoa wafers (12 ounces) in a double boiler.No tempering needed.It hardens great,is shiny. Even molded chocolates pop right out! Don't get mixture to hot or it's wrecked! 💝🍫

[@j.jcevering5117]

So pretty..the sprinkling at the end. Music would be nice with it. Dance of sugarplum fairy comes to mind.🛎🎶🎵 🤗💝🎁🎵🎶

[@vartikakansal8641]

can someone spell the preservative he added at 3:20. i am unable to understand it

[@southernmercy5962]

Mold inhibitor

[@GrammyVulture]

Chocolate truffles are the super best anyway.😍

[@camilahearst4171]

Great! Thank you for sharing all the process!

[@vickiejunkins3956]

Where do you get more than having her to make a shelflife longer so you can make them for Christmas a little earlier for your family to

[@hollyhardwick6931]

What is your sell by date for your candies. I saw one of your videos that you need to label your packages.

[@Cindy7777777]

Good grief guys, I've gained 10 lbs. just watching this vlog lol lol Fantastic as usual!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@alanamuir]

I recently saw a recipe for vegan truffles using coconut milk and dark chocolate. It seems like that might be relevant to your interests.

[@hayed8462]

Alana Muir lol I just asked about this .. should've scrolled through the comments :) I might make some using that

[@darceyvolle4938]

Would love to see a video of the tempering proceeds details. Also when was this company founded and what made your family decide to make candy?

[@HerculesCandy]

The second half of that questions is in our channel trailer called The History of Hercules Candy

[@michellelatshaw1985]

I have a suggestion. Try using a silicon mold in small ball shapes and cool them down. I bet that would save Steve time and trying to carve out the truffle insides then roll them.

[@jennifercrull7747]

And here I am... Thinking that I've seen all of the videos for Hercules... 💜💜💜💜

[@marypoppins-dem-pills4774]

Awe !!! Terry will always be his mom ♥️

[@MrMusickey]

What a fantastic family business! Do you guys ship to the UK? Have you tried making Scottish tablet?

[@MVbailegardens]

wow! You guys have come a long way in six years.

[@lizmiller2341]

Do you have any videos on how you temper chocolate?

[@jordanc18764]

Not sure if it is possible but if you could deliver to other countries you guys would make a fortune.. mainly because I'd be ordering all the time haha

[@miriamconrad7406]

I really appreciate the effort it takes to make the video (I used to be in the business!), but I have one tiny opinion…there needs to be less commentary from the camera person (much less). He is speaking more than all the rest of you put together…

[@tanial.williamson8082]

What kind of chocolate do you use to cover the truffles with? I don’t want to sell truffles. (So I’m not competition.) However, it’s confusing when one looks for Peters or Callebauld or whoever because there are so many different kinds that they make...

[@lauramclaughlin8268]

Hi from the Midwest (Kansas) I volunteer to type up the recipes and enclose them in plastic sheets so they will be safe!! I can be "paid" in chocolate truffles.

[@JD-vv7tq]

WOW the camera guy is sarcastic,would that be considered a Talent ??

[@HerculesCandy]

haha the whole family is 😂

[@manadziveasv2418]

What they did before they made candy? And why they decided to go into candy in first place?

[@life_with_sunshine]

What is the best chocolate to use with the cream to make the truffle? Wasn't sure if I could just use milk chocolate chocolate chips?

[@sinmore11]

I came here for Your secret recipe...but stayed for the funny commentary from a a couple yrs back:)

[@cathybenson5119]

Hey Steve, I love your hand mixer, with a light above the beaters. I've never seen anything like it here in Australia.

[@JRoman1970]

Love the video. I'm stuck on what chocolate to use and the percentages. There sooo many different choices any recommendations.

[@HerculesCandy]

If you like more bitter chocolate go with a high percentage of cocoa, if you like more sweet chocolate then go with a lower percentage of cocoa

[@cookie94204]

Love your mom and dad they are very sweet people but my question is do you guys waist any chocolate and if you do how much do you waist or loss b aide I know when you cover something in chocolate on the table you put parchment paper on the table but as the day goes on the chocolate must et hard so do you guys throw it out at the end of every batch or everyday or every couple hours. ?

[@HerculesCandy]

The chocolate gets chopped up and added back to the kettle to be remelted and used, so, no, we don't have an over abundance of chocolate in our garbage

[@MsJackie99]

Do you use the same type chocolate for making the truffle and covering them?

[@lilliandominguez5666]

What temp. Should dark chocolate be after I temper it...to start dipping mr. Steve? I will be using Pound plus from trader Joes for my truffles...thank you...

[@eagoodwin1]

My family is coming to Hercules Candies next weekend. We're from Canada and are coming on the way back from our US road trip. Make sure there are some chocolate covered cherries available!

[@Rel1369]

Might be worth sending Terry an email with what you want so she can have it on hand, would be sad to get there and they not have any left.

[@eagoodwin1]

it looks like there are lots.

[@tootseug]

Can you recommend some brands of chocolate to purchase to make these? If you can't recommend some brands, how can I determine which brands would be good? Thanks.

[@InuGrlYasha]

So if I did this at home, once the mixture was mixed (before it goes in fridge overnight), could I put it in like a 13 x 9 pan? Was wondering if that would damage the mix? I'm hoping that in the pan I could cut it into little squares so they would even then shape them into balls.

[@HerculesCandy]

It might work - you won't know until you try!

[@michemckenna9030]

Why do you use your covering choc method instead of dipping?

[@loveskinas3352]

How big is that cup?

[@nikkibeaudry8929]

Where do I buy mould inhibitor? If I'm making these truffles as gifts do I need this....mould inhibitor? Should I use this with other chocolate candy making?

[@lilliandominguez5666]

How cool should the tempered chocolate be before you start dipping them...?

[@davidsandlin9686]

Lillian Dominguez I saw another video where they said between 84-86 degrees.

[@marycook1644]

I have been making candy for years. Started out using fake chocolate flavored wafers for molded suckers for kids parties. And thought that's not good for adults.So I came up with using one package milk chocolate chips and one package Wilton light cocoa wafers (12 ounces )melted together in a double boiler. Don't get it too hot though ! It dries shiny,not sticky. And tastes like regular milk chocolate. Molded candies pop right out (after being refrigerated). I use it for my English toffee, chocolate dipped coconut macroons,s'mores bark .🍫💝🌴

[@muslimmatrimony1504]

What is the 2 teaspoon ingredient that helps in increasing the shelf life called?

[@beverlyvankavelaar6687]

Thank You so much for the recipe. how much mold inhibiter would you use for the smaller batch?

[@doreenglendinning6551]

Can I add a bit of fine ground sugar to the cocoa I roll my truffles in? Just to take the bite off the cocoa?

[@zainabarain]

❤️ the interaction and ❤️ the truffles!

[@debbiejensen9162]

Your chocolate truffles look really nice but I have a suggestion for you, how to decorate them with candied violets, I think they could look nice

[@AcanthaRayneOakMoon]

Has your truffle range expanded now? I was thinking of maybe hazelnut truffles

[@brendontruong3124]

Your so unique and have such a beautiful family!!