Buttercream Truffles (2024)

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Published: Mar 04, 2019 Last Updated: Oct 2, 2023

Buttercream Truffles came out of the need to use up extra frosting. Creamy vanilla filling dipped in rich chocolate for a delicious treat.

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Why This Recipe is Best

These truffles feature a rich buttercream frosting on the inside with a crunchy chocolate coating on the outside for the ultimate dessert!

These truffles are easy to make and perfect for a quick sweet treat. Plus, don’t we all just want to eat frosting by the spoonful? This is basically a fancier – and tastier – way to do just that.

• The buttercream frosting on the inside of these truffles is just 4 ingredients and so simple to whip up.
• The dark chocolate coating on the outside of these truffles gives them a crunchy exterior and also makes a great contrast for the buttercream filling.
• This recipe makes about 42 truffles, and they make an excellent dessert for dinner parties and holiday gatherings. You could even use them as a hostess gift or treat for neighbors at the holidays!

Creamy raspberry truffles dipped in dark chocolate should be next on your list of desserts to make!

Ingredient Notes

• Butter – I use unsalted butter for these truffles and in general for my holiday baking. Use our tips on how to soften butter quickly.
• Vanilla – Be sure to use PURE vanilla extract, not the imitation kind. Use our homemadevanilla extractfor best results.
• Powdered sugar – This is also sometimes labeled as confectioner’s sugar; they are the same thing.
• Milk – You can use skim milk, 1%, 2% or a non-dairy milk if needed for this recipe.
• Melting wafers – I use Ghiradelli dark chocolate melting wafers (though any brand will work; just make sure they are high quality). They can be found at most grocery stores in the aisle with the chocolate chips.

Easy Instructions

Make the buttercream frosting. Beat the butter, vanilla and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add the milk and beat for another 2-3 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Scoop and freeze. Scoop the frosting into balls, about a tablespoon for each, and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for 30 minutes.

Dip the truffles. Melt the chocolate wafers according to package directions. Using a toothpick, dip each truffle ball into the melted chocolate, tapping on the side of the bowl to remove the excess.

Decorate. Drop onto parchment paper, add sprinkles, and repeat.

Tips and Tricks

• Use a metal cookie scoop (like this1 Tbsp sized scoop) to portion out your balls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. This ensures they are all evenly sized and set up in the same amount of time.
• Use a toothpick to dip the balls into the melted chocolate and then tap off any excess, creating a smooth coating.
• Add sprinkles or drizzled chocolate to cover the toothpick hole.
• Feel free to use dark, milk or white chocolate melting wafers for your coating.
• Give my chocolate buttercream frosting a try as the perfect filling for truffles!

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