2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles Recipe (2024)

Looking for an easy “fancy” dessert that you can make this week? This 2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles recipe is so simple to make and tastes so good!

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Simple Chocolate Truffle Recipe

Since we’ve been on our little journey to cut processed foods out of our diet and sticking to eating from scratch over the last few years, I’ve found that as time goes by I crave less and less chocolate.

A few years ago, you would NEVER catch me saying something like that! I was very addicted to chocolate until I realized that with most versions, I was getting headaches (from the processed sugar in them). Now the cravings have slowed, and we only eat chocolate for a treat once in a while (and I’ve found some made with not as processed sugars, so no more headaches!)

That said, I still love a good chocolate treat now and again! Normally I bake cookies like our easy No-Bake Cookies or the Oatmeal Lace Cookies and drizzle some chocolate on the top but this time I really wanted a delicious treat (and I really really don’t want to turn the oven on much on the warmer days!).

These 2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles were the perfect solution. They are no-bake and SO easy to make! Plus, you only need 2 ingredients for these little delights. I hope you enjoy them; we love them for a special treat! I’ve also heard from many readers that they’ve given them as gifts.

These truffles do NOT use sweetened condensed milk, so the only sugar that they have in them is in the chocolate chips. Use sugar-free chocolate chips, and you’ve even got a sugar-free snack!

Want to watch me make these truffles? Here’s a quick video with step-by-step instructions!

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Ingredients in 2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles

What You Need:

  • Cream Cheese. You will want this softened very slightly so it’s easy to work with. I like the full-fat cream cheese.
  • Chocolate Chips. I’ve used semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips, but you can use just about any flavor you’d like. Get creative!

Oh yes, that really is all. 🙂

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Instructions for Making 2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles

Place the cream cheese in a bowl. You want it to be softened slightly so you are able to mix in the chocolate easily but you don’t want it too melty so that you can’t form balls with it. Placing it at room temperature for a bit before you make these will do the trick.

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Melt the 1/3 cup of chocolate chips in another bowl. You can do this on the stovetop in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Stir to make sure there are no large pieces.

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Pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese. Are you drooling yet?

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Whip the melted chocolate into the cream cheese. I could easily incorporate it by just using a spoon, but you would also use an electric mixer to make sure all the chocolate is mixed in, and there are no large pieces of plain cream cheese left.

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Using a small cookie scoop (or just a tablespoon), drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture onto a cookie sheet covered in waxed paper or parchment paper. Place this pan in the fridge and let the balls chill for a few hours until they are hardened.

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Once the truffles are hardened, melt more chocolate chips and dunk the balls until they are coated. If you don’t want to use so many chocolate chips, you can skip this step and coat the truffles in cocoa powder instead.

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Variations to the Basic Recipe

Yum, these Simple Chocolate Truffles are such a tasty treat! Store in a covered container in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy. You could add different flavorings (like orange or raspberry or pure vanilla extract) for a little bit of a different treat or even whip in some peanut butter for chocolate peanut butter truffles!

You could also try using different kinds of chocolate chips to change up the flavor and look. Vanilla chips for white chocolate truffles, peanut butter chips, dark chocolate for a dark chocolate truffle….the sky is the limit! You could also use sugar-free chocolate chips to make this a totally sugar-free treat (keto chocolate truffles!) very easily.

They could also be coated with something other than melted chocolate, such as unsweetened cocoa powder, shredded coconut, powdered sugar, or crushed candy cane.

You could also make the recipe as is and sprinkle them with a bit of crushed pistachios or other nuts, sea salt, or another small garnish.

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2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles Recipe

CourseDessert

CuisineAmerican

Keyword2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings 20 truffles

Calories 27 kcal

Creator Merissa

Ingredients

  • 8ouncesCream Cheesesoftened very slightly
  • 1/3cupChocolate Chips + more Chocolate Chips for dipping

Instructions

  1. Place the cream cheese in a bowl. You want it to be softened slightly so you are able to easily mix in the chocolate but you don't want it too melty so that you can't form balls with it. Placing it at room temp for a bit before you plan on making these will do the trick.

  2. Melt the 1/3 cup chocolate chips in another bowl. You can do this on the stove top or in the microwave. Stir to make sure there are no large pieces.

  3. Pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese. Are you drooling yet?

  4. Whip the melted chocolate into the cream cheese. I was able to easily incorporate it by just using a spoon but you would also use an electric mixer to make sure all the chocolate is mixed in and there are no large pieces of plain cream cheese left.

  5. Using a small cookie scoop (or just a spoon), drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a cookie sheet that is covered in waxed paper. Place this pan in the fridge and let the balls chill for a few hours until they are hardened.

  6. Once the truffles are hardened, melt more chocolate chips and dunk the balls until they are coated. If you don't want to use so many chocolate chips, you can skip this step and coat the truffles in cocoa powder instead.

  7. Yum, these Simple Chocolate Truffles are such a tasty treat! Store in a covered container in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy. You could add in different flavorings (like orange or raspberry) for a little bit of a different treat or even whip in some peanut butter for chocolate peanut butter truffles!

Nutrition Facts

2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 27Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g

Cholesterol 1mg0%

Sodium 80mg3%

Potassium 40mg1%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 6IU0%

Calcium 42mg4%

Iron 0.02mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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How to Store Homemade Truffles

Any leftover truffles that aren’t getting eaten right away should be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. These truffles do not do well in the freezer, so I wouldn’t recommend freezing.

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  • Easy Chocolate Brownie Recipe; Grain Free Dairy Free
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What is your favorite no-bake treat? Make sure you check out our Desserts and Treats page for all kinds of yummy dessert recipes from scratch!

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2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles Recipe (14)Merissa has been blogging about and living the simple life since 2009 and has internationally published 2 books on the topic. You can read about Merissa’s journey from penniless to the 100-acre farm and ministry on theAbout Page. You can send her a message any time from theContact Page.

This 2 Ingredient Chocolate Truffles Recipe was originally published on Little House Living in April 2014. It has been updated as of April 2023.

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FAQs

What is a substitute for condensed milk in truffles? ›

Simmering a can of full-fat coconut milk with 1/4 cup of sugar will result in another great dairy-free substitute for sweetened condensed milk. Whisk the coconut milk and sugar in a saucepan, bring the mixture to just below boiling and then allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes.

Why won t my chocolate truffles set? ›

If using milk chocolate, reduce the cream to 1/2 cup as milk chocolate is much softer than dark chocolate. Heavy Cream: Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream is also a base ingredient. Do not use half-and-half or any other liquid because the truffles won't set up properly.

What is a substitute for heavy cream in truffles? ›

Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a small saucepan. Add 3/4 of cup of whole milk and bring to a boil to replace 1 cup of heavy cream in your favorite truffle recipe.

Is there a difference between truffles and chocolate truffles? ›

Despite sharing a name, a chocolate truffle does not contain any truffles of the mushroom variety. Nevertheless, some especially adventurous chocolate manufacturers may attempt to make chocolate-covered mushrooms.

How do I substitute heavy cream for sweetened condensed milk? ›

Can you substitute sweetened condensed milk for heavy cream or half & half in recipes? Simply mix 1 cup of heavy cream with ¼ cup of sugar to get a creamy rich alternative. You can use this as a 1:1 exchange for sweetened condensed milk in any recipe.

What is a substitute for 14 oz condensed milk? ›

One 14-ounce can is roughly the same as adding 1 cup of evaporated milk and 1 cup of granulated sugar (more accurate is 7 oz. evaporated milk and 7 oz- which is 1 cup- sugar).

What kind of chocolate is best for truffles? ›

The Best Chocolate for Truffles

Look in the baking aisle for chocolate with 60% or higher cacao content. Guittard makes chocolate baking bars with 64% and 70% cacao content. Ghirardelli's also makes baking bars with 60% and 70% cacao content. We also like Scharffen Berger.

What makes chocolate truffles so good? ›

Chocolate truffles are considered one of the most indulgent treats and ultimate luxury desserts. They combine the richness of high-quality chocolate with a creamy center, making them ideal as sympathy chocolate or just a sweet treat for any special occasion.

Why does my truffle have no taste? ›

Later in the season summer truffles start to develop a pleasant – but still fairly mild – earthy and mushroomy flavour. In the earlier part of their season they are almost completely without taste or aroma – you might as well grate cardboard onto your food – they're used for appearance only.

How do you firm up truffles? ›

Forming Truffles

It helps if you have cold hands or are in a cool room. Chill the truffles briefly, for about 15 minutes, while you prepare whatever you'd like to enrobe them in. If your ganache isn't firm enough to scoop into balls, you can chill it in the fridge to harden.

How do you mimic truffle flavor? ›

Porcini Mushrooms

If you are using porcinis as a substitute, source a quality dehydrated product because the flavor will be concentrated. Try grinding it and generously adding it to the dish. We have a great selection of dried porcini mushrooms in our online store.

How do you imitate heavy cream? ›

You can make a stand-in for the heavy cream called for in a recipe where it will be mixed with other ingredients. Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a large glass bowl and gradually whisk in 3/4 cup whole milk or half and half. You'll end up with 1 cup of a cream substitute. Use in soups, sauces, puddings, etc.

Why chocolate truffles are so expensive? ›

The reason behind such high costs is the scarcity of the produce, truffles are seasonal, extremely difficult to grow, and take many years to cultivate. They also have a short shelf life. Truffles require a very specific climate to grow and require lots of oak trees, that's why they're often found in woodland.

What is ganache made of? ›

Chocolate ganache is a 1:1 mixture of chocolate and warm cream. Stirred until smooth, silky, and shiny, ganache is a staple in any baker's kitchen. It's not only easy and quick, it's uniquely versatile. Chocolate ganache can be a filling, dip, spread, frosting, topping, or layer in a cake.

What's the difference between ganache and truffle? ›

Differentiation and Common Ground

Purpose: Truffles are standalone chocolate treats, often enjoyed as individual indulgences. Ganache, on the other hand, serves as a versatile ingredient used in a variety of desserts and can be enjoyed in different forms.

What can I use instead of condensed milk? ›

Condensed Milk Substitutes

If you don't have sweetened condensed milk, you can make your own using evaporated milk and sugar, or you can bring 3/4 cup of white sugar, 1/2 cup of water, and 1 1/8 cups of dry powdered milk to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 20 minutes.

What is the same as sweetened condensed milk? ›

Condensed milk is evaporated milk that typically has sweetener added, so much so that the terms 'condensed milk' and 'sweetened condensed milk' are used interchangeably.

What does condensed milk do in baking? ›

Underrated but definitely not underused, sweetened condensed milk is as much of a backbone in classic baking as sugar is. The thick syrup contributes both the sweetness of sugar and the benefits of milk without adding too much liquid since condensing milk removes moisture and concentrates the natural sugars.

What is a good substitute for truffle paste? ›

Black Trumpet Mushrooms

Black trumpets are extremely potent, with a flavor that is often described as earthy, smokey, nutty, and even a little sweet. Don't be too liberal with the quantities of black trumpet mushrooms you incorporate into to your recipe though.

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