Description
These Easy Brownie Truffles are a decadent no-bake dessert made from crumbled brownies combined with cream cheese and coated in melted chocolate. Perfect for using leftover brownies, they are rich, fudgy, and customizable with your favorite decorations such as sprinkles or nuts. Quick to prepare and ideal for parties or a sweet treat anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Mixture
- 1 batch baked brownies (from a box mix or homemade, fully cooled)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Coating and Decoration
- 10 ounces chocolate melting wafers or chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sprinkles, crushed nuts, or cocoa powder (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Bake and Cool Brownies: Bake the brownies according to package or recipe instructions and allow them to cool completely. This ensures the mixture will have the best texture and consistency for forming truffles.
- Prepare Brownie Mixture: Scoop the cooled brownies into a large bowl, removing any hard edges if desired. Crumble the soft center with a fork or your hands. Add the softened cream cheese and vanilla extract (if using), then mix until fully combined and smooth. The mixture should be soft but hold its shape.
- Form Truffle Balls: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion and roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt Chocolate: While the truffles chill, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and glossy.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place the coated truffles back on the parchment-lined tray. Immediately decorate with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or a dusting of cocoa powder if desired.
- Set Chocolate Coating: Chill the truffles in the fridge for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate is set. Serve the truffles chilled or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fudgy brownies for the best texture in these truffles.
- These truffles can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Try flavored brownies like salted caramel or peanut butter swirl for tasty variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
