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Easter Egg Dessert Truffles Recipe

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These Easter Egg Dessert Truffles are rich, creamy, and coated in chocolate, making them the perfect bite-sized treat for Easter baskets, spring parties, or gifting! Customize them with fun colors, sprinkles, and decorations for a festive touch.

Ingredients

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For the Truffle Filling:

  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup peanut butter (or cookie butter)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers (or Oreos for a cookies & cream version)

For the Chocolate Coating:

  • 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening (for smooth melting)

For Decorating:

  • Assorted colored icing
  • Sprinkles or candy pearls

Instructions

Make the Truffle Mixture:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Stir in crushed graham crackers (or Oreos) until fully combined.

Shape the Truffles:

  1. Scoop out small portions of the mixture and shape them into egg shapes using your hands.
  2. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes to firm up.

Melt the Chocolate:

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

Coat the Truffles:

  1. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate, coating evenly.
  2. Place back on the baking sheet and let set at room temperature or in the fridge until firm.

Decorate:

  1. Once set, pipe colored icing onto the truffles in swirls, dots, or festive Easter designs.
  2. Add sprinkles or candy pearls for extra flair.

Serve & Enjoy!

  1. Refrigerate until ready to serve. These are perfect for Easter baskets or spring celebrations!

Notes

  • Swap peanut butter for cookie butter or Nutella for a different flavor.
  • Use white chocolate for coating and tint with pastel food coloring.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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