
These homemade chocolate truffles are quick, simple, and delicious, no baking required.
Make three variations in one batch:
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Nut-coated truffles
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Cocoa-dusted truffles
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Chocolate-coated truffles
Perfect for coffee breaks, dessert platters, or gifting.
Ingredients
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1 cup crushed biscuits (digestives or graham crackers)
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1 cup mixed nuts, finely chopped (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts)
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½ cup sweetened condensed milk
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2 tablespoons cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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100 g melted chocolate (optional, for chocolate-coated truffles)
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Extra cocoa powder and chopped nuts for rolling
Equipment You’ll Need
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Flour Sifter – Appetito – for smooth, lump-free cocoa
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Large Mixing Bowl – Mason & Cash – for combining your mixture
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Nut Roll Tins – perfect for chilling and shaping
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Chrome Wire Cooling Rack – for setting the truffles evenly
Method
Step 1 — Sift and Mix the Dry Ingredients
Sift the cocoa powder using the flour sifter into a large mixing bowl.
Add crushed biscuits and half the chopped nuts. Mix well.
Step 2 — Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the condensed milk and vanilla extract. Mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
Step 3 — Shape the Truffles
Roll small amounts into even-sized balls and place them into nut roll tins or onto a lined tray.
Step 4 — Create Three Variations
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Nut-coated truffles: Roll in chopped nuts.
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Cocoa-dusted truffles: Roll in sifted cocoa powder.
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Chocolate-coated truffles: Dip into melted chocolate and chill until set.
Step 5 — Chill and Serve
Place the truffles on a wire cooling rack or tray.
Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour until firm.

Tips for Perfect Truffles
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Swap walnuts for hazelnuts, almonds, or pistachios for a different flavour.
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Use dark chocolate for a richer, more indulgent taste.
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Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.