Description
A delightful recipe for creamy buttercream truffles coated in rich chocolate, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 🧈 Unsalted butter – 1/2 cup (softened)
- 🍚 Powdered sugar – 2 cups
- 🍦 Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- 🥛 Heavy cream – 1/4 cup
- 🍫 Chocolate coating – 8 oz (dark or milk chocolate, chopped)
- 🌈 Sprinkles – 1/2 cup (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the buttercream mixture by beating softened unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Chill the buttercream mixture in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Shape the chilled buttercream into small balls using a cookie scoop and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the shaped truffles in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
- Melt the chocolate coating in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, letting excess chocolate drip off, and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sprinkle colorful sprinkles on top of the coated truffles before the chocolate sets.
- Let the truffles sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens, or refrigerate for quicker setting.
Notes
- Use softened unsalted butter for the best texture.
- Experiment with different flavors by adding extracts or zest.
- Chill the buttercream mixture for easier handling.
- Store truffles in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: buttercream truffles, chocolate truffles, dessert recipe, homemade sweets