Easy Cherry Truffle Candy Made at Home
A nostalgic, no-bake Cherry Mash Truffle recipe with a soft cherry center, chocolate coating, and crushed peanut shell—perfect for gifting or snacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 20 truffles 1x
Ingredients
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1½ cups powdered sugar (plus more as needed)
2 tablespoons finely chopped maraschino cherries
1 tablespoon cherry juice (from jar)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons peanut butter (optional)
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ cup crushed roasted peanuts
Instructions
-
Beat butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
-
Add vanilla, cherry juice, cherries, and peanut butter (if using). Mix until combined.
-
Adjust texture with extra powdered sugar if too soft.
-
Roll into 1-inch balls. Freeze for 30 minutes.
-
Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth.
-
Dip cherry balls into chocolate, then roll in crushed peanuts.
-
Place on lined tray and chill until set.
-
Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
Notes
Use gloves for easy shaping. Freeze before coating to help truffles hold their shape.
Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/easy-cherry-truffle-candy-made-at-home/