Description
Delicious homemade chocolate peanut butter truffles that are easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g dark chocolate (preferably bittersweet)
- 1 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- pinch salt (optional, enhances flavor)
- 200 g additional melted chocolate for coating (melted)
Instructions
- Chop the dark chocolate into small, even pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt the chocolate slowly in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring each time until smooth and glossy. The chocolate should be fully melted but not overheated.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter with honey and a tiny pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny, and slightly thick.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the peanut butter mixture and fold together quickly and thoroughly until everything is well incorporated and the mixture is thick but scoopable.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop and roll.
- Once chilled, use a teaspoon or melon baller to scoop out small portions of the mixture. Roll each scoop between your palms into a round ball about 2 cm in diameter.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place each rolled truffle onto the sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Reheat the remaining melted chocolate gently if it has cooled and thickened. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork, turning to coat completely. Tap off any excess chocolate and place back on the parchment paper.
- Optional: sprinkle crushed peanuts, sea salt, or drizzle with white chocolate for extra texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the coated truffles for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate coating completely.
- Enjoy your homemade chocolate peanut butter truffles at room temperature or chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding a bit of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon to the peanut butter mixture.
- You can also roll the truffles in cocoa powder or chopped nuts for different coatings.
- Make sure to let the chocolate cool slightly before dipping to avoid melting the truffles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg