Easy Cream Cheese Chocolate Truffles
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cream Cheese Chocolate Truffles
Description
Softened cream cheese is mixed thoroughly with powdered sugar for a smooth base before adding melted chocolate and optional vanilla or liqueur for flavoring. After chilling the mixture to firm it, portions are rolled into one-inch balls and coated with coconut flakes, giving a tender interior and textured exterior.
The gentle combination produces truffles with a creamy consistency and chocolate flavor tempered by cream cheese's slight tang. This technique eliminates complex steps, making truffles quick to assemble and enjoy.
These truffles can be served immediately and kept refrigerated between servings to maintain texture and freshness.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened at room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips or semi-sweet milk chocolate chips, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or liqueur, optional
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer, hand mixer, or slotted spoon, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until they are completely melted.
- Add the chocolate chips to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well-combined. At this point, you can optionally add in vanilla extract or liqueur, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, and/or dried cherries. Cover the truffle mixture with plastic wrap and chill it in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Using a tablespoon to guide your measurements, portion and roll the truffle mixture into 1-inch balls in the palms of your hands. Pour some coconut flakes into a shallow bowl and roll the truffles in the flakes until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately and refrigerate between snacking. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 155IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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