No bake homemade chocolate truffles are perfect for a holiday platter or to fill in the holes on your cookie tray. Using this super simple hack, you’ll have the best chocolate truffles in no time at all!
No Bake Chocolate Truffles
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 a dusting of cocoa powder for the the finishing touch!
Perfect for any special occasion, or just to give to the chocolate lovers in your life, these creamy truffles are surprisingly easy to make
Two Types of Truffles
The way I see it, there are two types of truffle recipes in this world. The old fashioned, difficult way and the easy, new age way.
It is very similar to comparing no churn ice cream to ice cream maker ice cream. The result is slightly different, they both taste delicious, but one requires slightly more time and work.
Old fashioned truffles recipes will have you using heavy cream, often coffee or flavored liquor and corn syrup. This easy chocolate truffle recipe uses condensed milk. Sweetened condensed milk, to be exact.
It is an easy little hack that cuts down on the probability of error and makes the whole process much simpler. You can still roll your truffles in whatever your heart desires.
Ingredients
- Sweetened condensed milk – Easily found in the baking aisle at your grocery store, sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and substance to these french truffles.
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – You can surely use white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips if you prefer to.
- 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.
How to Make Chocolate Truffles Recipe
- 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.
- 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 smooth chocolate ganache to cool. Coat a glass baking dish or pie plate with cooking spray. Spread 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 in into small bowls nearby.
- Roll into balls. Using your hands or a melon baller, form into small 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. When storing, place parchment paper between each layer of milk chocolate truffles.
Variations
- 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.
- 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 candy cane, chocolate shavings and your favorite chocolate bar crushed are all great ideas.
Storage and Freezing
Storage: Chocolate truffles can be stored at room temperature for a few days in an airtight container, but up to two weeks if kept in the refrigerator. Allow time for them to come up to room temperature if you do refrigerate them.
Freezing: Dark chocolate truffles can also be frozen and served at a later date. Store the same way, in an airtight container.
More Chocolate Recipes
- White Chocolate Truffles
- Cookie Dough Truffles
- Easy Butter Toffee
- No Bake Coconut Candy
- Sugar Cookie Truffles
- Chocolate Souffle
Chocolate Truffle Recipe
Equipment
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 sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips and 1 teaspoon butter. Melt over low heat, stirring constantly.
- 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. Heating process will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Chocolate will be thick and start to easily peel away from the sides of your saucepan.
- Coat a glass baking dish or pie plate with cooking spray. Spread the hot chocolate mixture into the bottom and allow to cool 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.
- 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!
They look deliscious!!!!