Description
Silky smooth peanut butter truffles dance with rich chocolate, creating irresistible bites of pure indulgence. Creamy centers rolled in dark chocolate promise a delightful escape you’ll savor with each heavenly morsel.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons (56 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces (226 grams) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
Flavoring and Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for a smoother coating)
Garnish Ingredients:
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
- Drizzle of melted white chocolate
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Cream together peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar into the creamy base, stirring continuously until a thick, malleable dough develops that holds its shape.
- Using clean hands, gently roll the dough into uniform spherical portions, approximately one inch in diameter, positioning each truffle on a parchment-lined tray.
- Transfer the tray to the freezer and allow the truffles to solidify for approximately half an hour, ensuring they maintain their compact structure.
- Prepare the chocolate coating by combining chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe vessel, heating in brief intervals and stirring between each session until a smooth, glossy liquid forms.
- Remove the chilled truffles and carefully submerge each one into the melted chocolate, using a fork or toothpick to ensure complete coverage while allowing excess coating to drip away.
- Return the chocolate-enrobed truffles to the parchment-lined tray, then embellish with optional garnishes such as finely chopped peanuts, a delicate sprinkle of sea salt, or a refined white chocolate drizzle.
- Refrigerate the decorated truffles for an additional 30 minutes to facilitate chocolate solidification and enhance flavor melding.
- Serve the truffles either chilled or at ambient temperature, presenting them as an elegant confectionery treat.
- Store the completed truffles within an hermetic container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, or preserve in the freezer for a maximum of three months for extended enjoyment.
Notes
- Softening butter at room temperature ensures smooth, lump-free mixing for a creamy truffle base.
- Sift powdered sugar gradually to prevent clumping and create a silky, consistent texture in the filling.
- Chilling truffles before dipping helps maintain their shape and prevents chocolate coating from melting.
- For gluten-free option, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially powdered sugar and chocolate.
- Keep chocolate at a consistent warm temperature during dipping to achieve a glossy, even coating.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor variations.
- Use high-quality dark or milk chocolate for richer taste and smoother melting.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the sweet-savory balance of the truffles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg