Healthy Chocolate Truffles That Don’t Taste Healthy

Yes, you read that right—these creamy, rich chocolate truffles are made with just two ingredients, and one of them is cottage cheese! Don’t worry, you won’t taste the cheese at all. The final result is a smooth, chocolatey bite that tastes just like a classic truffle, but is a bit healthier. These are perfect for festivals, parties, or just when you want to treat yourself.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• ½ cup (113 g) low-fat cottage cheese (make sure it’s at room temperature; avoid using the 4% fat variety)
• 3 cups (474 g) dark bittersweet chocolate chips (60% cocoa), divided

Optional toppings: Sea salt, extra melted chocolate for drizzling, or coconut flakes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Blend the Cottage Cheese

Add the cottage cheese to a small blender and blend until completely smooth. There should be no lumps left. Set this aside for now.

Step 2: Melt the First Cup of Chocolate

Take 1 cup (158 g) of the chocolate chips and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 15 to 30 second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth. Make sure the chocolate is still hot when you’re done.

Step 3: Mix with Cottage Cheese

Quickly stir in the blended cottage cheese using a spatula. The chocolate will thicken fast, so work quickly to combine everything evenly. You shouldn’t see any white streaks of cottage cheese.

Step 4: Chill the Mixture

Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour. It should be firm enough to scoop but not rock-hard. If it becomes too solid, let it sit at room temperature for a bit until it softens enough to roll.

Step 5: Shape the Truffle Balls

Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the mixture. Roll each scoop between your hands into a smooth ball. Place the finished truffle balls on a parchment-lined tray. Make sure they don’t touch each other.

Step 6: Freeze the Balls

Pop the tray in the freezer for about 15 minutes until the truffles are completely solid. This will make them easier to coat in chocolate later.

Step 7: Melt the Remaining Chocolate

In a clean microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining 2 cups of chocolate using the same method as before. If you like a thinner coating, add a little melted coconut oil (1 teaspoon at a time) and stir until it reaches the right consistency.

Step 8: Dip the Truffles

Take the frozen truffle balls and dip each one into the melted chocolate. Coat fully, shake off the extra chocolate, and place back on the parchment sheet. You can wipe off any chocolate puddle at the base if you want cleaner-looking truffles.

Step 9: Decorate and Set

If you like, drizzle extra melted chocolate over the tops or sprinkle with sea salt. Place the truffles in the fridge to set the chocolate coating.

Step 10: Store and Serve

Keep the finished truffles in the fridge until ready to serve. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge or even frozen for later.

Why You’ll Love These Chocolate Truffles

These truffles are smooth, rich, and taste just like the traditional version—but with a healthy twist thanks to cottage cheese. They are super easy to make, require just two main ingredients, and are perfect for people looking for a lighter dessert option. Plus, they’re fun to decorate and make great gifts too!

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