Easy Chocolate Truffles. – Half Baked Harvest

Easy Chocolate Truffles, made simply with sweetened condensed milk, dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. Each ingredient helps to highlight the flavors of the rich chocolate, sweet butter, and vanilla. Top with your choice of sprinkles or chopped-up chocolate chunks! These truffles are the dessert you’ll be craving most. They’re delicious, so easy to make, and perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones we crave most. A delicious simple chocolate truffle recipe is a great example. People often search for overly complicated recipes in an effort to look impressive or just to make something extra delicious for a loved one. But many times, it’s the simple, no-fuss recipes that can taste the yummiest!

When it comes to straight chocolate, truffles are the yummiest! Many don’t realize that even though truffles feel fancy, they’re one of the simplest, most no-fuss desserts you can make.

I’m very, very excited to bring you this recipe. Especially with Valentine’s Day being tomorrow!

The funny thing about these truffles is that they’re a variation of Brigadeiros (Brazilian Chocolate Truffles) that I shared back in 2014.

I’ve been making this new variation for the last few years. The addition of espresso helps to balance the richness and sweetness while also helping to heighten the chocolate. It’s a small addition that I think makes a huge difference.

These are the details

Step 1: mix the ingredients

Start this recipe by mixing a can of sweetened condensed milk with chopped dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and espresso powder.

Hopefully, these are all ingredients you have in your kitchen today!

Step 2: melt the chocolate

Take a medium size pot and set it over medium heat. Cook until the chocolate is melted and the mixture begins to pull away from the sides of the pot.

This will take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Make sure you’re consistently stirring to ensure the chocolate does not burn.

Step 3: chill it out

Pull the pot off the stove and mix in the butter and vanilla. Then chill the truffle mix until firm.

You need about an hour or two.

Step 4: roll the truffles

Once your truffle batter is chilled, roll into bite-size balls. From here, roll each ball in either sprinkles or chopped-up chocolate.

Do what you prefer, or maybe do a mix as I did!

Step 5: chill again and serve

I find it best to chill the balls again, then serve. They’ll be less messy this way!

Looking for easy party desserts? Here are a few ideas: 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

Crinkle Top Brownies

Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Twix Bars

Caramel Butter Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Lastly, if you make these Easy Chocolate Truffles be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!