Easy Chocolate Truffles
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Easy Chocolate Truffles
Description
Easy Chocolate Truffles bring together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and melted semi-sweet chocolate chips for a creamy, sweet confection. The mixture is beaten until fluffy then chilled so it firms up enough to be rolled into uniform balls. Rolling the truffles in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut adds a textured coating and visual appeal. The chilled setting allows for a tender yet slightly firm bite with rich chocolate flavor balanced by the creaminess of cream cheese.
This no-bake treat offers a straightforward process requiring only basic mixing and chilling, making it a convenient choice for homemade sweets. The truffles can be served as candies for special occasions, holiday gifting, or simple home indulgences. Their small size and easy assembly make them suitable for sharing.
The recipe benefits from chilling the mixture for at least two hours so the truffles hold their shape well. Melting the chocolate gently avoids graininess, ensuring a smooth blend into the cream cheese base. Variations in coatings provide some customization in texture and flavor presentation.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- cocoa powder nuts or coconut for rolling, unsweetened
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, cocoa powder, vanilla and powdered sugar on medium high until fluffy.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave at 50% power until almost melted (stirring every 30 seconds or so). Remove from microwave and continue stirring until smooth and melted.
- Stir melted chocolate into cream cheese mixture until smooth. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
- Shape truffles into 1" balls and roll in nuts, cocoa powder, coconut or dip in melted chocolate.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60truffles
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58 | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 6mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 65IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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