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Easy Chocolate Truffles, made simply with sweetened condensed milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Each ingredient helps to highlight the flavors of the rich chocolate, sweet butter, and vanilla. Top with your choice of sprinkles or chopped-up chocolate chunks! These truffles are the dessert youโll be craving most. Theyโre delicious, so easy to make, and perfect for Valentineโs Day!
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Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones we crave most. A delicious simple chocolate truffle recipe is a great example. People often search for overly complicated recipes in an effort to look impressive or just to make something extra delicious for a loved one. But many times, itโs the simple, no-fuss recipes that can taste the yummiest!
When it comes to straight chocolate, truffles are the yummiest! Many donโt realize that even though truffles feel fancy, theyโre one of the simplest, most no-fuss desserts you can make.
Iโm very, very excited to bring you this recipe. Especially with Valentineโs Day being tomorrow!
The funny thing about these truffles is that theyโre a variation of Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles) that I shared back in 2014.
Iโve been making this new variation for the last few years. The addition of espresso helps to balance the richness and sweetness while also helping to heighten the chocolate. Itโs a small addition that I think makes a huge difference.
These are the details
Step 1: mix the ingredients
Start this recipe by mixing a can of sweetened condensed milk with chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso powder.
Hopefully, these are all ingredients you have in your kitchen today!
Step 2: melt the chocolate
Take a medium size pot and set it over medium heat. Cook until the chocolate is melted and the mixture begins to pull away from the sides of the pot.
This will take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure youโre consistently stirring to ensure the chocolate does not burn.
Step 3: chill it out
Pull the pot off the stove and mix in the butter and vanilla. Then chill the truffle mix until firm.
You need about an hour or two.
Step 4: roll the truffles
Once your truffle batter is chilled, roll into bite-size balls. From here, roll each ball in either sprinkles or chopped-up chocolate.
Do what you prefer, or maybe do a mix as I did!
Step 5: chill again and serve
I find it best to chill the balls again, then serve. Theyโll be less messy this way!
Looking for easy party desserts? Here are a few ideas:ย
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Twix Bars
Caramel Butter Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Lastly, if you make these Easy Chocolate Truffles be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, donโt forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Easy Chocolate Truffles
Ingredientsย
- 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder, (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- assorted sprinkles/chopped chocolate
Instructionsย
- 1. In a medium sauce pan combine the sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chunks, cocoa powder, espresso powder (if using), and salt. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5-8 minutes, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick and starts to pull away from bottom and side of sauce pot. 2. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Pour mixture into a bowl, cover, and chill for 1 1/2 hours or overnight. 3. Place the sprinkles/chocolate in a shallow bowl. Rub a small amount of softened butter over your hands and scoop out rounded teaspoons of the chocolate mix. Roll into balls in the sprinkles or chocolate. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.4. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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What chocolate did you roll them in? I used semi-sweet on the inside. Also, could I roll them and dip them into melted chocolate?
Hi Jennifer,
I rolled mine in chopped milk chocolate. Sure, that would also work for you. I hope you love the recipe!
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Can you freeze them so I can make ahead for a party?
Hi Judy,
You bet, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this recipe! xT
I followed the recipe and chilled overnight, but the truffles are melting into puddles! ๐ I even put them in the freezer but they arenโt keeping their shape. Any tips?
Hey Allie,
Oh no!! So sorry to hear this! You poured the mixture into a bowl and chilled overnight correct? and then formed the truffles? I’ve never heard of this happening! xx
I’m having the same problem
My parents and I made these for Valentine’s Day, rolled them in nuts, and they were absolutely delicious! I will be re-making them soon for my co-workers! Yum!
Thanks so much Jenny! I am so glad you and your parents enjoyed this recipe:) Love the idea of rolling them into nuts! Xx
Can you taste the espresso powder? I am not a fan but not sure if it could be left out? Would love to try these!!
Sorry, just saw itโs optional! Having issues loading the recipe!
Hi Jen,
The espresso powder is optional, but it really just enhances the chocolate flavor:) Let me know if you give this recipe a try! xT
My coworkers loved this for a Valentine’s Day treat! Melted the chocolate last night and chilled overnight, then formed/decorated this morning. Thanks for another fab recipe! ๐
Hi Jocelyn,
Fantastic! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment! So glad it turned out well for you:)
These are delicious!!! I used coconut sweetened condensed milk because Iโm dairy free and they turned out really yummy! My husband loved them too! Thank you for your delicious recipies!
Hi Amanda,
Thanks for trying this recipe and your feedback! So glad to hear you enjoyed the truffles! xT
These sound yummy. I would choose to not use sweetened condensed milk as it has too many calories and is way too sweet for me. Do you have a suggestion for something else I could use in place of it?
Thanks so much!! Unfortunately, you need to use the sweetened condensed milk:) xx
Your metric conversions aren’t working. It still showing tablespoons instead of grams. These sound tasty though. I might try them if I can convert the measurements.
Hi there,
Thanks for pointing this out, we will get them fixed ASAP:) I hope you enjoy this recipe! xT