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These chocolate truffles are creamy, rich, and easy to make. They are also low sugar, low carb and keto-friendly. The truffles need just 2 ingredients and they store well. They can easily be decorated and gifted.
These truffles are so rich and decadent and taste just like regular chocolate truffles. They can easily be decorated with sprinkles or chocolate drizzles and are a nice gift for friends and family.
Ingredients
- Sugar-free chocolate chips
- Heavy cream
Sugar-free chocolate chips: For this recipe, you will want to use chocolate chips that are sweetened with erythritol or stevia. I don’t recommend using chocolate that is sweetened with monkfruit because the chocolate ganache filling will not set. I used dark chocolate chips but you can also use milk chocolate chips for the coating if you prefer your truffles to be sweeter with less cocoa flavor.
Heavy cream: Heavy cream is added to the melted chocolate chips to create a creamy, rich, chocolate ganache center for these truffles.
How to make Keto Chocolate Truffles
- Some of the chocolate chips are combined with heated heavy cream and stirred until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth. Place the mixture into the fridge to set. Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop the filling once it is set and roll into smooth round balls.
- Place the balls into the freezer until frozen solid.
- Melt the remaining chocolate chips. Dip and coat the frozen chocolate balls in the melted chocolate.
- If desired, add any chocolate drizzles, sprinkles or other decorations onto the truffles. Place truffles into the fridge until the chocolate coating is set.
Expert Tips
- If you are using sugar-free chocolate, use one that is sweetened with erythritol or stevia. Chocolate sweetened with monkfruit will not set properly. If you are not on a low sugar, low carb or keto-friendly diet, this recipe can also be made with regular semisweet chocolate chips.
- These truffles have a very rich dark chocolate flavor and are not super sweet. If you prefer sweeter and less intense chocolate flavor, you can use sugar-free milk chocolate chips or sugar-free white chocolate chips for the outer coating.
- Make sure to store uneaten truffles in the fridge or freezer. Truffles stored at room temperature will develop a chalky exterior.
- If you have difficulty creating a smooth chocolate shell for the truffles, you can add a little melted coconut oil into the melted chocolate that is being used for coating. Coconut oil will thin out the melted chocolate and can make it easier to coat and dip the truffle balls.
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2 Ingredient Keto Truffles
These rich and creamy chocolate truffles are low sugar, low carb and keto-friendly. They are also just 2 ingredients and easy to make. They are great for gifting.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups (555 g) sugar-free dark chocolate chips divided (see note before starting)
- 4 fl oz (118 ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Add 1 1/2 cups (238 g) chocolate chips to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Heat heavy cream in the microwave until it is hot and steaming, but not boiling. Pour over the chocolate. Gently stir with spatula until chocolate is fully melted and smooth. If you still have some chocolate not melting, you can heat the chocolate mixture in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds and then stir until fully melted.
- Place mixture into the fridge to set. This will take about 1 hour. You want the mixture firm enough so that you can scoop and roll into balls. If your filling becomes too firm you can let it sit out at room temperature until soft enough to scoop.
- Use a 1 tbsp cookie scoop to scoop the filling. Roll filling between palms until you have a smooth round ball. Place onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining filling, making sure the finished balls do not touch when they are placed onto the baking sheet.
- Place balls into the freezer until completely solid. This should only take about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add remaining chocolate to a microwave safe bowl and heat in 15-30 seconds, stirring in between with a spatula, until chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Optional step: Some people find it easier to have a smooth coating if you add a little coconut oil to thin out the chocolate. If desired, stir in melted coconut oil, 1 tsp at a time, until you have a chocolate that has a thin enough consistency for coating/dipping easily.
- Remove frozen balls from freezer. Use your favorite chocolate dipping tool to dip each ball into the melted chocolate, making sure to cover it completely. Gently shake off any extra chocolate and make sure coating is smooth and even, and carefully place the coated balls back on the parchment lined baking sheet. Try to wipe off as much of the bottom puddle of chocolate that the coated balls make when they touch the parchment paper.
- If desired, add sprinkles, salt, chocolate drizzle or any other decorations at this time. Place chocolate truffles back into the fridge until set. Store uneaten truffles in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Chocolate note: This recipe works best with sugar-free chocolate chips sweetened with Stevia or erythritol. The filling does not set with chocolate sweetened with monkfruit (like Choczero brand).
- I used Lily's dark chocolate chips (Amazon | Target | Walmart)*
- *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- These truffles taste like dark chocolate truffles and are not super sweet. If you prefer sweeter truffles, you can coat the chocolate balls with melted sugar-free milk chocolate instead.
- The estimated nutrition assumes all of the 3.5 cups of chocolate are used but the actual nutrition is likely a little less because not all of the chocolate ends up on the truffles. If you are on a keto diet, please remember to look at net carbs and not just total carbs in the estimated nutrition. The net carbs count excludes fiber and carbs from sugar alcohols.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle, Calories: 132kcal, Carbohydrates: 18.5g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 2mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 0.4g, Carbs from erythritol: 7g, NET CARBS: 1
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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