Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of winter with these Hot Cocoa Cream Cheese Truffles. Each rich, velvety bite combines creamy chocolate and a hint of tangy cream cheese, evoking warm memories of sipping hot cocoa by the fire. These truffles are not only easy to make but also visually stunning, making them the perfect treat for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 8 oz bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Chocolate sprinkles or crushed peppermint (for coating)
Instructions
- Melt the chopped bittersweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar; mix until creamy.
- Stir in melted chocolate, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Use a small cookie scoop to form 1-inch balls from the mixture.
- Roll each ball in chocolate sprinkles or crushed peppermint to coat.
- Return coated truffles to the fridge for at least another 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (20g)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 33mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg