If you’re looking for an easy yet delicious recipe to bring to a party or to gift to friends or family members, consider making chocolate truffles. These rich, decadent desserts are traditionally made with a chocolate ganache center that is coated in chocolate, cocoa powder, or chopped nuts.

One great thing about chocolate truffles? They are super easy to make, and can be personalized in many different ways. You can add orange, peppermint, pumpkin spice, or raspberry extract to boost the flavor. The below recipe calls for 1¼ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2/3 cup of heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Here are the steps to creating the chocolate truffles in your Alachua, Florida, apartment:

• Step 1 – In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.

• Step 2 – Remove the pan from the heat and then whisk in the vanilla extract.

• Step 3 – Pour this mixture into a small dish and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. You want the mixture to be set, but not hard.

• Step 4 – Take small portions of the mixture and roll into balls, and then roll each ball in powdered sugar.

• Step 5 – Enjoy your chocolate truffles!

At One 51 Place, our apartments feature spacious kitchens that have modern appliances, including an 18-cubic-foot refrigerator, to make creating delicious food all the more easy. Our apartments also feature nine-foot ceilings with crown molding, walk-in closets, and individually selected tile in the foyer, kitchen, and bathrooms.

If you’d like to take a tour of our community, contact One 51 Place today.