Description
Delightfully easy and no-bake brownie truffles made from leftover baked brownies combined with creamy frosting or cream cheese, coated in rich melted chocolate and optionally topped with sprinkles, nuts, sea salt, or cocoa powder. Perfect for a quick indulgent dessert or a thoughtful edible gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 (18–20 ounce) pan of baked brownies (boxed or homemade), fully cooled
- 1/2 cup chocolate frosting or cream cheese (softened)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)
Optional Toppings
- Sprinkles
- Crushed nuts
- Sea salt
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the brownie mixture: Crumble the fully cooled brownies into a large bowl, making sure to remove any hard edges. Add the softened chocolate frosting or cream cheese and mix thoroughly until the mixture becomes soft, moldable, and holds together well.
- Form truffle balls: Using a scoop or spoon, shape the brownie mixture into 1-inch balls. Place these balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze them for 20 to 30 minutes until they become firm.
- Melt the chocolate coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the optional coconut or vegetable oil. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each session, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the truffles: Using a fork, dip each chilled brownie ball into the melted chocolate, coating it thoroughly. Allow the excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated truffle back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Add toppings: While the chocolate coating is still wet, immediately sprinkle your choice of toppings such as sprinkles, crushed nuts, sea salt, or cocoa powder on the truffles.
- Set the truffles: Chill the coated truffles in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is completely set and firm.
- Storage: Store the finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Use leftover brownies for zero waste and an easy dessert.
- For a fudgier center, increase the amount of frosting slightly.
- These truffles freeze well and make great edible gifts for friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
