Indulge in the lusciousness of Chocolate Buttercream Truffles, the perfect treat for when you crave a quick, healthy, and incredibly flavorful dessert. Imagine biting into a velvety smooth chocolate shell that melts in your mouth, revealing a rich, creamy chocolate buttercream center. These truffles are not only easy to make but also offer a guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. As a busy mom, I always appreciate finding recipes that are shortcut-friendly and doesn’t sacrifice taste. This is why these truffles have become one of my favourites!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, a dedicated chocolatier, always said that the best desserts came from simple ingredients prepared with love. While she had all the fancy equipment, she always had a soft spot for Chocolate Buttercream Truffles – using them almost as a chocolate canvas. After she passed, I found a notebook containing some variation that she wrote and some hand drawing. This is why this recipe became essential to me nowadays. This recipe is a nod to her wisdom: quick to make, and decadent. Just the perfect way to offer the love of simplicity to others. This recipe brings us together, connecting the past to the present with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Buttercream Filling:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk (or cream for extra richness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Coating:
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark chocolate for a deeper flavor)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for a smoother finish)
For Decoration (Optional):
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
- Sea salt flakes
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
Prepare the Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the sifted powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Chill the Buttercream: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
Shape the Truffles: Once the buttercream is chilled, use a small spoon or cookie scoop to form small balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze the Truffles: Freeze the shaped truffles for at least 15 minutes. This will help them maintain their shape during the dipping process.
Melt the Chocolate: While the truffles are freezing, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. If using, stir in the coconut oil for a glossier finish.
Dip the Truffles: Remove the truffles from the freezer. Use a fork or dipping tool to dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Gently tap off any excess chocolate.
Decorate (Optional): Immediately sprinkle the dipped truffles with cocoa powder, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or sea salt flakes, if desired.
Set the Chocolate: Place the dipped and decorated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
Serve and Enjoy: Once the chocolate is set, your Chocolate Buttercream Truffles are ready to serve! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Chocolate Buttercream Truffles
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the sifted powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch salt
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
- Once the buttercream is chilled, use a small spoon or cookie scoop to form small balls. Place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the shaped truffles for at least 15 minutes. This will help them maintain their shape during the dipping process.
- While the truffles are freezing, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. If using, stir in the coconut oil for a glossier finish.12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Remove the truffles from the freezer. Use a fork or dipping tool to dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Gently tap off any excess chocolate.12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Immediately sprinkle the dipped truffles with cocoa powder, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or sea salt flakes, if desired.Cocoa powder, Sprinkles, Chopped nuts, Sea salt flakes
- Place the dipped and decorated truffles back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 15-20 minutes to allow the chocolate to set completely.
- Once the chocolate is set, your Chocolate Buttercream Truffles are ready to serve! Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.