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Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles

Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles That Melt in 30 Minutes


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 mins
  • Yield: 12 truffles 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rich and creamy chocolate truffles with a peanut butter center. Perfect for dessert or as a sweet treat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Heat heavy cream until warm but not boiling.
  2. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  3. Add peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, mixing well.
  4. Chill mixture for 1 hour or until firm.
  5. Scoop small portions, roll into balls, then dust with cocoa powder.
  6. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use quality chocolate for best results.
  • If mixture is too soft, chill longer.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: chocolate truffles, peanut butter dessert, no-bake treats