Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles
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Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles are made with just 5 ingredients and are so rich, delicious and decadent. This cream cheese chocolate truffle recipe is so easy to make, perfect for a simple treat or even make these for gifts for the Holidays.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles
These bite-sized truffles are memories of my own grandmother’s house, sweet, rich, chocolatey treats that are so simple to make and fun to eat. These cream cheese truffles come together quick with just a handful of ingredients, and you can top them in so many different ways.
A few of my favorite toppings for these cream cheese chocolate truffles are sprinkles, chocolate or sugar, nuts, toasted coconut, cocoa powder or just powdered sugar. They look beautiful and can be packaged in little boxes for a simple Christmas treat.
Ingredients for Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles
The simple ingredient list for this chocolate cream cheese truffle recipe is a short one, and most likely items you already have in your home. To make this simple treat, you will need:
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
- Cream Cheese
- Butter
- Vanilla
For ingredient amounts and recipe instructions, head to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to make Chocolate Truffles with Cream Cheese
First, to make this simple chocolate truffle recipe, start with room temperature cream cheese and butter. Place both into a medium sized mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, about one minute. Add in the cocoa powder and vanilla and mix until combined. Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time until well blended.
To make the homemade chocolate truffles into small balls, I like to use a tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out some of the batter and roll it between my hands to make a smooth 1-inch ball. Place the chocolate truffles onto a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
If you feel that the batter is too soft, place it into the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow it to chill and harden up a bit.
Roll the formed chocolate truffle balls into the coating of your choice. Some of my favorite coatings for these cream cheese truffles are:
- colored sprinkles
- chocolate sprinkles
- chopped nuts; walnuts, pecans, almonds or peanuts
- powdered sugar
- toffee pieces
- cocoa powder
- toasted coconut
- graham cracker crumbs
How to Store Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles
These homemade truffles should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container since they are made with cream cheese. Just take them out about 5 minutes before serving to allow them to soften a little.
Can Cream Cheese Truffles be frozen?
These truffles are a perfect treat to make ahead and place into the freezer until you are ready to share them. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Place into the refrigerator 24 hours before you are going to serve them to allow them to thaw.
Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles Recipe
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Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 1 minute
- Add in the cocoa and vanilla and mix to combine.
- Add in the powdered sugar one cup at a time, mixing in between, until a stiff dough is formed
- Scoop out one tablespoon of batter and roll between your hands to form a smooth ball.
- Place the balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Roll in desired toppings and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Nutrition facts are just an estimate
- Take out of the refrigerator 5 minutes before serving
- Store in an airtight container up to one week in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer
Nutrition
Easy Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles are made with just 5 ingredients and are so rich, delicious and decadent. This cream cheese chocolate truffle recipe is so easy to make, perfect for a simple treat or even make these for gifts for the Holidays.
