No-bake homemade chocolate truffles are perfect for a holiday platter or to fill in the holes on your cookie tray and using this super simple hack, you’ll have the best chocolate truffles in no time at all!
Ingredients
It only takes a few ingredients to whip up these easy truffles.
- Sweetened condensed milk – Easily found in the baking aisle at your grocery store, sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and substance to these French truffles. You can also try our recipe for sweetened condensed milk.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – You can surely use white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Butter – The addition of butter turns this indulgent treat into the creamiest deliciousness that you’ve ever tasted.
- Toppings – The toppings for these homemade truffles are really endless, but here are some suggestions: chocolate sprinkles, unsweetened cocoa powder, or powdered sugar. You can even drizzle extra melted chocolate on top with a piping bag for even more decoration.
Variations
It’s easy to customize these little balls of deliciousness!
- Vanilla – Try adding a splash of vanilla extract to the melted chocolate for an added layer of flavor.
- Hazelnut truffles – You can add a dollop of Nutella to the chocolate mixture for a rich flavor.
- Fruit – Mix dried fruit like raspberries or cranberries into the chocolate. Or add a touch of fruity extract like orange or cherry.
- Toppings – While the truffles themselves can’t vary too far from the original recipe, there are lots of different ways to top them.
- Espresso powder
- Crushed peanut butter cups
- crushed peppermints/candy canes
- Chocolate shavings
- Cookie crumbles
- Pistachios
- Almonds
- Flaky sea salt
How to Make Chocolate Truffles Recipe
These are no-bake and super easy, so easy that my kids often get involved!
- Melt butter, chocolate, and sweetened condensed milk. In a heavy small saucepan combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and 1 teaspoon butter. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly. You can also do this in the microwave, but you will need to do it slowly and in intervals, stirring after each one.
- Heat until thick and glossy. Continue to heat over low-medium heat until thick and glossy. Be patient, chocolate needs to be heated gradually. If you increase the heat to speed things up you can end up with lumpy, burnt chocolate. Chocolate will be thick and start to easily peel away from the sides of your saucepan.
- Allow the chocolate ganache to cool. Coat a glass baking dish or pie plate with cooking spray. Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the bottom and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Place toppings in separate bowls. Place the ingredients you plan to roll your truffles into small bowls nearby.
- Roll into balls. Using your hands, a cookie scoop, or a melon baller, form the truffle mixture into small balls and immediately roll in sprinkles, cocoa, or powdered sugar and placing on a baking sheet. You might have to pack down the sprinkles a little, they don’t tend to stick as well. When storing, place parchment paper between each layer of milk chocolate truffles.
Common Questions about Chocolate Truffles
Is there a difference between truffles and chocolate truffles?
There is! Chocolate truffles are a sweet dessert that comes in the shape of small balls. There other type of truffle is a type of mushroom.
Why is a truffle called a truffle?
Truffles got their name from the similarity of their appearance to the fungus of the same name.
What’s in the middle of a chocolate truffle?
The center of a chocolate truffle typically has a creamy texture and a sweet taste. It often incorporates chocolate but can have other ingredients, too.
Storage
Chocolate truffles can be stored at room temperature for a few days in an airtight container.
Refrigerator
Truffles can be kept for up to two weeks in the fridge. Allow time for them to come up to room temperature if you refrigerate them.
Freezer
Dark chocolate truffles can also be frozen and served (or given as a gift) at a later date. Store the same way, in an airtight container.
More Chocolate Recipes
Who doesn’t love recipes that use chocolate?
Chocolate Truffle Recipe
Easy Chocolate Truffles only use 4 ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk, to make a rich, decadent dessert. Roll them in chocolate sprinkles, powdered sugar or cocoa for the the finished touch!
Servings:
Ingredients
Milk Chocolate
- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate sprinkles, cocoa or powdered sugar
- Cooking Spray
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter. Melt it over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Continue to heat the chocolate mixture over low-medium heat until it is thick and glossy. Be patient, the chocolate needs to be heated gradually. If you increase the heat to speed things up you can end up with lumpy, burnt chocolate. The heating process will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Chocolate will be thick and start to easily peel away from the sides of your saucepan when fully tempered, but make sure to not overcook it either.
- Coat a glass baking dish or pie plate with the cooking spray or rub with vegetable shortening. Spread the the hot chocolate mixture into the bottom and allow to come to room temperture.
- Place the ingredients you plan to roll your truffles in into small bowls nearby.
- Using your hands, form into 1 1/2 inch balls and immediately roll in sprinkles, cocoa or powdered sugar. You might have to pack down the sprinkles a little, they don't tend to stick as well.
- The truffles can be stored in the refrigerator, but will get pretty hard, so give them time to come up to room temperture before serving.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how you liked it in the comments or star ratings!
Nutrition
Calories: 190 kcal, Carbohydrates: 25 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 1 mg, Sodium: 25 mg, Potassium: 127 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 21 g, Vitamin A: 55 IU, Calcium: 74 mg, Iron: 1.4 mg
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I made these twice with colored sprinkles, they turned out great! Delicious and looked pretty!
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They look deliscious!!!!