Chocolate Cocoa Truffles are rich, creamy, chocolatey little bites that taste like something you’d pick up from a gourmet chocolate shop with fudge and toffee… except you’re making them right at home with a handful of simple ingredients! I mean… picture biting into a decadent chocolate truffle that immediately begins to melt in your mouth. That’s the stuff that chocolate dreams are made of!
These truffles have a smooth, sweet center made with cream cheese, melted chocolate, and powdered sugar, then they’re rolled in classic toppings like unsweetened cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or chocolate sprinkles (your choice!) They’re perfect for holiday cookie trays, edible gifts, party dessert platters, or anytime you need a quick treat that gets a big “wow.” Valentine’s Day is a great time to create a chocolate indulgence like these chocolate truffles!
Consider a truffle making project, making red wine truffles, chocolate chip cookie dough truffles and butterfinger truffles too!
Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Truffles
- They are perfect for parties, gifting, and dessert boards.
- They’re easy to make-ahead (they keep well chilled).
- No baking is required- yay!
- They have a creamy, rich, chocolatey center.
- And they are fun to customize with different coatings.
Ingredients Needed:
- Cream cheese – makes the truffles creamy and soft
- Powdered sugar – sweetens and helps the mixture firm up
- Heavy whipping cream – adds richness and smooth texture
- Vanilla extract – boosts the chocolate flavor
- Dark chocolate chips (melted) – deep chocolate flavor
- Milk chocolate chips (melted) – adds sweetness and a smoother finish
Topping Ideas
- Unsweetened cocoa powder – classic and rich
- Powdered sugar – sweet and pretty
- Chocolate sprinkles – fun and kid-friendly
How to Make Chocolate Cocoa Truffles
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate until combined.
- Chill the mixture until firm enough to roll.
- Then roll into balls and coat in toppings.
- Chill again until ready to serve. It’s that easy!
Recipe Tips
- Use softened cream cheese so it blends smoothly without lumps.
- It’s okay to use reduced-fat cream cheese if you want to lighten things up a bit.
- Let melted chocolate cool slightly before mixing it in (warm is fine, hot is not).
- If the mixture feels too sticky, chill it longer before rolling.
- For cleaner rolling, lightly dust your hands with cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
- Keep your finished truffles cold—these are best served chilled!
Fun Variations
Once you master the base recipe, you can switch it up easily:
- Add a pinch of espresso powder for mocha truffles. Plus, espresso powder really intensifies the flavor of the chocolate!
- Add peppermint extract to create holiday truffles. Or you can just make our peppermint Oreo truffles!
- Roll in crushed cookies, chopped nuts, or toasted coconut.
- Drizzle with extra melted chocolate for a “fancy chocolate shop” look.
- Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt to the cocoa powder coating.
How to store Chocolate Truffles:
Keep truffles refrigerated until ready to serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If stacking, place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
These Chocolate Cocoa Truffles are one of those easy little desserts that everyone loves. They’re rich, creamy, decadent and perfect for sharing—whether you’re bringing a treat to a party, gifting them to someone you love or just keeping a stash in the fridge for when a chocolate craving hits. Roll them in your favorite toppings, make a batch ahead of time, and don’t be surprised if they disappear faster than you planned!
Chocolate Cocoa Truffles
Equipment
- Medium Bowl (for combining the truffle ingredients)
- Electric Mixer (for mixing)
- Baking Sheet (for setting the truffles)
- parchment paper (a nonstick surface)
Ingredients
TRUFFLES:
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- ¾ cup milk chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar, cream and vanilla extract. Stir in the melted chocolate. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Roll the chocolate into 1-inch balls. Set on the prepared baking sheet. Roll the chocolate balls into various toppings.
- KEEP TRUFFLES REFRIGERATED UNTIL READY TO SERVE.
Notes
- Chill the truffle mixture until firm enough to roll.
- If it’s sticky, refrigerate longer.
- Keep truffles refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Nutritional information does not include toppings.
- If you are making these truffles as GLUTEN FREE, just be sure to use chocolate chips that are known to be GF.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
