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Easy 3-Ingredient Easter Egg Truffles Recipe Perfect for Homemade Treats

  • Author: neuriox
  • Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Yield: 24 truffles 1x

Description

A simple, quick, and crowd-pleasing recipe for creamy, chocolate Easter egg truffles made with just cream cheese, chocolate chips, and decorative sprinkles. Perfect for festive treats any time of year.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat recommended)
  • 12 oz (340 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (can substitute dark or milk chocolate chips)
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) colored sprinkles or decorative sugar (alternatively crushed freeze-dried strawberries or shredded coconut)

Instructions

  1. Soften the cream cheese by leaving it out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler over simmering water.
  3. Add the softened cream cheese to the melted chocolate and stir vigorously until fully blended and smooth. If too stiff, add a tiny splash of milk.
  4. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 1 hour or until firm enough to scoop.
  5. Using a melon baller or teaspoon, scoop small portions and roll between palms to form egg-shaped balls.
  6. Roll each truffle in sprinkles or colored sugar to decorate.
  7. Place the decorated truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
  8. Take truffles out about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly and enhance flavor.

Notes

Melt chocolate gently and let cool slightly before mixing with cream cheese to avoid lumps. Chill mixture thoroughly before shaping to make rolling easier. Keep hands cool when shaping to prevent melting. Customize toppings and chocolate types as desired. Store truffles refrigerated up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 15
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 7
  • Sodium: 40
  • Fat: 7
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 9
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 2

Keywords: Easter truffles, 3-ingredient truffles, cream cheese truffles, chocolate truffles, easy homemade treats, festive desserts

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