Easy Chocolate Truffles

These easy chocolate truffles are the ultimate shortcut dessert: rich, decadent, and made with just a handful of simple ingredients. Using boxed brownies as the base keeps prep stress-free while still delivering a homemade treat. Perfect for parties, gifting, or when you need a quick chocolate fix without turning on the oven again.

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Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Why You'll Love This Easy Chocolate Truffles Recipe

• Minimal ingredients: uses pantry staples and a box mix for maximum ease

• No advanced baking skills needed: perfect for beginner bakers or busy weeknights

• Make-ahead friendly: can be prepared days in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer

• Perfect for entertaining: bite-sized desserts are ideal for parties, holidays, and potlucks

• No slicing or plating stress: individual portions make serving effortless

Baking Tips & Tricks

• Do not overbake the brownies: moist brownies are essential for a smooth, creamy truffle texture

• Remove hard edges: crusty brownie edges so truffles stay soft and uniform

• Chill before dipping: freezing the truffles helps them hold their shape during coating

• Melt chocolate gently: microwave in short intervals and stir often to prevent scorching

• Work in batches: keep unused truffles chilled while dipping to avoid melting

Easy Chocolate Truffles

Prep: 35 mins.  | Serving: 24 

Ingredients

• 16.3 oz box of brownie mix, prepare using box instructions

• 4 oz cream cheese, soften

• 1.5 c. chocolate chips, melted

• cocoa powder or chopped nuts, for topping

Let's Get Started!

1. Prepare the brownies using the box directions. You want the cooked brownies to be moist so do not overcook them. Let brownies cool down after baking.

2. After brownies are cooled, break them into pieces in a large bowl. *Make sure to leave out any hard edges. Mix in the cream cheese until the mixture is a uniform color.

3. Form the Truffles: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out a small amount of brownie mixture and roll into small balls, then place on the baking sheet. Freeze the truffles for about 30 minutes

4. Coat with chocolate and toppings:  Melt the chocolate chips for about 30 seconds in the microwave. Dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate to coat and let the excess chocolate drip off. Place them back on the parchment paper, then top with your favorite topping.

5. Second freeze: Place the truffles back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate sets. Serve and Enjoy!