Description
Cute and delicious no-bake chocolate truffles shaped like pinecones using a creamy chocolate base and mini cereal or sliced almonds for the scales—perfect for winter or holiday treats.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate Chex cereal or sliced almonds (for pinecone scales)
- Cocoa powder or powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix until a thick, smooth truffle dough forms.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to firm slightly.
- Divide the mixture into small portions and shape each one into an oval resembling a pinecone base.
- Starting at the narrow end, press cereal pieces or sliced almonds into the truffle base, slightly overlapping to mimic pinecone scales.
- Continue placing cereal or almonds until the entire truffle is covered.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use chocolate almond bark for a firmer truffle base if serving at room temperature.
- If using sliced almonds, toast them lightly for extra flavor.
- Store truffles in the fridge and serve chilled.
- Great as edible holiday gifts or dessert table decor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American