Easy Keto Chocolate Truffles (2 Ingredients!)
Make rich chocolate ganache truffles with just 2 simple ingredients! These Keto Chocolate Truffles are sugar-free, dairy-free, and unbelievably easy to make. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or anytime you want an easy keto-friendly dessert.
These Keto Chocolate Truffles are one of my favourite holiday treats! They’re easy, simple, and taste like they came from a boutique chocolate shop. Made with sugar-free dark chocolate and full-fat coconut cream, they’re rich, indulgent, and totally irresistible. I love rolling them in different toppings like chopped nuts, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder. Because a box of chocolates is never just one flavour! Great for gifting or keeping in the fridge for an after dinner treat, these chocolate ganache truffles are a must-make if you’re looking for a classic holiday treat that fits your low-carb lifestyle.
Why you’ll love these Keto Chocolate Truffles
- These decadent ganache truffles look fancy but are simple and easy to make. Made with only two ingredients, no baking, no special equipment, and just a few minutes of hands-on time.
- They’re sugar-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Making them a rare treat that everyone can enjoy!
- Make them ahead and store them in the fridge or freezer for last-minute hosting. They’re perfect for parties and gifting.
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
- Dark chocolate: For keto-friendly chocolate truffles, use sugar-free dark chocolate chips or chopped baking chocolate. You want sugar-free chocolate, not unsweetened chocolate! Sugar-free chocolate is sweetened with natural sugars or sugar alcohols, as opposed to refined sugars. Unsweetened chocolate is bitter, with no added sweeteners, and is not what we want for these truffles. This recipe uses dark chocolate, but if you prefer milk chocolate or white chocolate, use either instead.
- Coconut cream: For the best texture, use full-fat canned coconut cream (not coconut milk). Coconut cream is richer, thicker, and higher in fat than coconut milk. If you realize you’ve picked up canned coconut milk by mistake, just chill it in the refrigerator then use the thick, solid portion at the top of the can.
How to make Keto Chocolate Truffles
Step 1: Make the ganache. In a heat-proof bowl, add the chopped chocolate or chocolate chip. In a small saucepan, heat the coconut cream over medium heat until steaming and the temperature of the cream reaches 185-200°F. You want the milk to be hot enough to melt the chocolate, but not so hot that it’s boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes while the cream melts the chocolate. After 5 minutes, gently stir the cream and chocolate together until smooth, taking care not to mix in too much air. It may take some time, but you should be rewarded with a smooth, glossy ganache.
Step 2: Chill. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, until almost firm.
Step 3: Shape the truffles. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out 16 uniform balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll each ball until smooth.
Step 4: Coat. Toss each truffle in your toppings of choice, like chopped nuts, powdered cocoa, or shredded coconut. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 15-30 minutes.
Keto Chocolate Truffle Variations
- Coat with crushed nuts, like peanuts or almonds.
- Toss in shredded coconut for dark chocolate snowballs.
- Roll in high-quality cocoa powder for classic cocoa truffles.
- Mix a teaspoon of instant espresso powder in with the coconut cream for mocha truffles.
- Add a few drops of peppermint, orange, or almond extract to the ganache for a festive twist.
- Melt a little extra sugar-free chocolate and dip or drizzle over the truffles for a double-chocolate shell.
- Add a spoonful of sugar-free hazelnut spread to the ganache and roll the truffles in finely chopped roasted hazelnuts for a Ferrero Rocher inspired treat.
Serving + Storage Tips
Serving: Serve with coffee, espresso, or keto hot chocolate for an easy dessert pairing.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. For cocoa dusted truffles, which can be a bit messy, I like to use mini muffin tin liners to separate them from the other truffles when storing. Simply place each cocoa truffle in a mini muffin cup and then store flat with the rest of the truffles. Defrost frozen truffles in the refrigerator overnight. If the truffles are quite firm set, allow them to sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes to soften slightly before serving.
These truffles make a great edible gift! Bundle them up in a cellophane bag or nestle them into a festive Christmas tin. For an extra fancy feel, place each truffle in a mini muffin cup (extra points for festive coloured or metallic cups) for a homemade chocolate box that looks like it came from a chocolatier.
More Keto Holiday Recipes
- Creamy Sugar-Free Keto Eggnog
- Sugar-Free Keto Whipped Cream
- Keto Bulletproof Hot Chocolate
- Keto Candied Pecans
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Keto Chocolate Truffles
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups sugar-free dark chocolate, chopped or chips
- ½ cup full-fat coconut cream, canned
For Rolling (Optional)
- chopped nuts
- cocoa powder
- unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- In a heat-proof bowl, add the chopped chocolate or chocolate chips.
- In a small saucepan, heat the coconut cream over medium heat until steaming and the temperature of the cream reaches 185-200°F. You want the milk to be hot enough to melt the chocolate, but not so hot that it’s boiling.
- Pour the cream over the chocolate and cover. Let sit for 5 minutes while the cream melts the chocolate.
- After 5 minutes, gently stir the cream and chocolate together until smooth, taking care not to mix in too much air. It may take some time, but you should be rewarded with a smooth, glossy ganache.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours, until almost firm.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out 16 uniform balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll each ball until smooth.
- Toss each truffle in your choice of toppings, like chopped nuts, powdered cocoa, or shredded coconut. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 15-30 minutes.
