Chocolate Cocoa Truffles
Chocolate Cocoa Truffles are rich, creamy no-bake chocolate bites made with cream cheese and melted chocolate, then rolled in cocoa powder, powdered sugar, or sprinkles.
Servings: 30 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
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.1mg