Home » Course » DessertsChocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Pin RecipeRate RecipeAugust 21, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These fun and delicious truffles are quick and easy to make. They make a great treat for holidays or parties. Jump to Recipe These chocolate truffles are rich on the outside and filled with a creamy peanut butter ganache inside, making them the perfect bite-sized dessert. You can make these easy peanut butter truffles with only 5 ingredients including the toppings! To us, chocolate peanut butter desserts just make sense. The richness of the chocolate just pairs so well with the creamy flavor of peanut butter. While you’ll love devouring these little treats after dinner, truffles are great to serve at parties and even as edible gifts. We also love that these are gluten free and vegetarian so everyone can enjoy. Table of Contents POSSIBLE VARIATIONSCHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES INGREDIENTSSUBSTITUTIONSINSTRUCTIONSSTORAGE TIPSRELATED RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSChocolate Peanut Butter Truffles POSSIBLE VARIATIONS CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES – If you like mint chocolate chip ice cream, you’ll love these truffles. NUTELLA TRUFFLES – America’s favorite hazelnut spread in a bite sized treat, what could be better? CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES– The best everyday dessert, so make an extra batch to keep on hand. RASPBERRY TRUFFLES– Great for those who like raspberries and dark chocolate. Also perfect for Valentine’s day. RUM TRUFFLES– We made these for all of our boozy friends! CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER TRUFFLES INGREDIENTS You may have all of these peanut butter chocolate truffle ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Jump to Recipe Ganache: dark chocolate bars, heavy whipping cream, creamy peanut butterPeanuts: We love rolling the truffles in chopped roasted, salted peanuts Cocoa powder: Another favorite topping for the outer layer. SUBSTITUTIONS PEANUT BUTTER – Use any type of nut butter, like almond butter in place of peanut butter. DARK CHOCOLATE – Substitute milk chocolate for dark chocolate. INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information. Jump to Recipe TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED: sharp knifemicrowave safe bowlsparchment paperbaking sheetcutting boardwhisk CHOP THE CHOCOLATE: Chop the dark chocolate bars into fine pieces and place them in a heat proof bowl or dish. HEAT THE CREAM: Warm the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it starts to simmer. KITCHEN TIPDark chocolate (Ghirardelli) is our favorite choice for these rich, peanut butter truffles. You can use any variety of pure chocolate, you can even use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips. 4 ounces of chocolate is equivalent to ½ cup chocolate chips. POUR OVER CHOCOLATE: Pour the hot cream over the chocolate pieces and place a plate on top to keep the heat in. Let it sit for a couple of minutes until the chocolate is completely softened. KITCHEN TIPYou can also microwave the heavy cream just until simmering rather than simmering on the stovetop. STIR: Whisk the cream mixture until it forms a smooth and glossy chocolate ganache. KITCHEN TIPIf some chunks of chocolate remain, you can microwave the mixture for 15-30 seconds until fully melted and smooth. ADD PEANUT BUTTER: Stir the peanut butter into the ganache until combined. COVER: Place a piece of plastic wrap over the ganache. CHILL: Place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set. KITCHEN TIPGanache can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month before rolling into truffles. FORM TRUFFLES: Use a melon baller to scoop truffles out of the solid peanut butter chocolate mixture. Roll each one in your hands to make a ball, and place it on the parchment paper. CHILL: Place the truffles back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes so they can harden back up. CHILL: Place the truffles back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes so they can harden back up. PREPARE TOPPINGS: Add the chopped peanuts and cocoa powder to separate shallow bowls. COAT THE TRUFFLES: Roll the chilled truffles in the desired coating one at a time. KITCHEN TIPYou can also use other nuts, sprinkles, or even a caramel drizzle for the outer toppings. STORAGE TIPS Refrigerate: Store homemade chocolate truffles in an airtight container or Ziploc in the refrigerator for 2 to three days. Freeze: Add the truffles to a freezer safe container or bag in a single layer and freeze for up to 3 months. Use parchment or freezer paper if needed between layers to keep them from sticking together. Defrosting: Allow the peanut butter truffles to thaw overnight in the refrigerator. RELATED RECIPES While we love peanut butter chocolate truffles we also love some of these other recipes and think you will as well. PEANUT BUTTER BALLS – A classic dessert that deserves to be on the table during any occasion. DEEP FRIED SNICKERS – Enjoy everything you love about the candy bar, except the fried version is better. CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CHEESECAKE HAND PIES – Our three favorite desserts combined into one pie where a fork isn’t needed. Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins Double chocolate, molten peanut butter muffins are delicious. With a warm, gooey center they're amazing right out of the oven. See Recipe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Are truffles always chocolate?In the dessert world, yes. A chocolate truffle recipe usually contains a ganache filling and toppings on the outside. However, different kinds of chocolate can be used for the inside and the outer coating if the recipe says to dip them. Think candy wafers, white chocolate, etc. Some also use cookie dough for the inside and refer to it as a truffle. Are chocolate truffles gluten free?Not all chocolate truffles are gluten-free. But when you make our peanut butter chocolate truffles, yes they are naturally gluten free. Are chocolate truffles mushrooms?In some parts of the world, especially in Europe, a chocolate truffle is a very expensive delicacy that is a mushroom. In our case, these truffles are just desserts, so no fungus here! truffle 5 from 4 votes Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles Course Dessert Cuisine American Prep Time 30 minutes Print Pin Rate 12 These fun and delicious truffles are quick and easy to make. They make a great treat for holidays or parties. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 1x2x3xPeanut Butter Truffle Ingredients:▢ 2 4 oz. dark chocolate bars, chopped▢ ½ cup heavy whipping cream▢ ½ cup creamy peanut butterTopping Ingredients:▢ ¼ cup cocoa powder▢ ¼ cup chopped peanuts salted and roasted are our favorite InstructionsChop chocolate bar into fine pieces and place in a heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour hot cream over the chopped chocolate and place a plate over the top of the bowl to trap the heat. Allow to set for 2-3 minutes or until chocolate has softened completely. Whisk together the cream and melting chocolate until a smooth, glossy ganache forms. If some chunks of chocolate remain, you can microwave the mixture for 15-30 seconds until fully melted and smooth. Add the peanut butter to the ganache mixture and stir or whisk until completely combined. Press a piece of plastic wrap onto the ganache and place in the refrigerator for two hours to harden. When ganache is solid all the way through, use a melon baller to form 1½ tablespoon size scoops of the ganache. Roll between the palms of your hands to form a round ball and place on a piece of parchment paper. Place the truffle balls back into the refrigerator or freezer to harden after handling them (about 30 minutes). Place the chopped peanuts and the cocoa powder into separate shallow bowls. Roll chilled truffles, one at a time, in desired coating. Be sure to coat the entire truffle. Keep cool until ready to serve. NotesStorage: Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Notes: We used Skippy peanut butter – you can use an all-natural peanut butter also, but try to use creamy for that smooth truffle center. Different peanut butter brands may change the consistency of the truffle, but chilling the peanut butter ganache should ensure that the truffles can be rolled into balls. Ganache can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 1 month before rolling into truffles. You can also microwave the heavy cream just until simmering rather than simmering on the stovetop. Dark chocolate is our favorite choice for these rich, peanut butter truffles. You can use any variety of pure chocolate, you can even use dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips. 4 oz. of chocolate is equivalent to ½ cup chocolate chips. NutritionCalories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? 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