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A delicious plate of Peanut Butter Truffles

Peanut Butter Truffles

These decadent peanut butter truffles are rich and creamy, making them a perfect indulgent treat for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Freezing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 10 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 194

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Mixture
  • 120 ml peanut butter
  • 60 g unsalted butter softened
  • 42 g powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.125 tsp flaky salt
Chocolate Coating
  • 113 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
Garnish
  • 10 g chopped peanuts for garnish
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt for garnish

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, add the peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt.
  2. Use an electric mixer to beat the mixture together. If the butter is too soft, the mixture will be a bit too wet, so just freeze it for 20 minutes before proceeding, if so.
  3. Scoop out 10 balls of dough, and place them on a small baking sheet lined with wax paper or a silicone mat.
  4. Place the peanut butter balls in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  5. While the peanut butter truffles are in the freezer, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together either by using a double boiler, or by using the microwave. To melt the chocolate in the microwave, place the chocolate and coconut oil in a bowl, and microwave at 50% power for 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chocolate is fully melted.
  6. Remove the balls from the freezer, and using a fork or chocolate candy tool, dunk each into the chocolate. The best way to do this is to drop the truffle in, very quickly roll it around, and then lift it back up to drain. The excess chocolate should drain between the fork tines or from the candy tool.
  7. Place the truffles into the fridge to set for at least 5 minutes before serving. These truffles are still soft even when frozen, because they are so rich.

Notes

These truffles can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Customize with your favorite toppings or add a pinch of cayenne for a spicy kick!