Creamy Peanut Butter Chocolate Easter Egg Truffles
These creamy peanut butter chocolate Easter egg truffles are a quick, easy, and indulgent 3-ingredient treat perfect for Easter or any time you crave a smooth, dreamy dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (225g) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter with 2 tablespoons (30ml) heavy cream. Stir until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. If the mixture feels too thick, add an extra teaspoon of cream, but don’t make it runny.
- Place 8 ounces (225g) of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until fully melted and silky smooth—this usually takes around 1.5 to 2 minutes total. Avoid overheating to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
- Add the peanut butter mixture to the melted chocolate and fold gently until fully incorporated. The combined batter will be thick but glossy.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and roll them quickly between your palms into egg-like shapes. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. If the mixture feels sticky, chill it a little longer or lightly wet your hands before rolling.
- Pop the shaped truffles back into the fridge for at least 1 hour to set completely.
- Optional: Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt or cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature peanut butter for smooth mixing. Chill mixture properly before shaping to avoid sticky hands. For faster setting, freeze truffles for 15 minutes instead of refrigerating. Optional add-ins include sea salt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, or crushed nuts. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Store in airtight container in fridge up to one week or freeze individually for up to one month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 1 t
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 2
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