Description

Spooky, no-bake truffles made with cream cheese and chocolate, decorated to look like monster eyeballs. These easy treats are perfect for Halloween parties and are naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients

Scale

8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup white chocolate melting wafers or chips
Green food coloring gel
Red food coloring gel
Mini chocolate chips or sprinkles for pupils

Instructions

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with vanilla extract and salt until smooth.
Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each, until smooth and glossy.
Pour melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and stir until fully combined. Stir in mini marshmallows.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm enough to roll.
Using a cookie scoop or greased hands, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Melt white chocolate wafers in 20-second intervals, stirring well. Divide into two bowls.
Add green food coloring gel to one bowl and red food coloring gel to the other (or mix red into green for a bloodshot look).
Drizzle the colored white chocolate over each truffle to cover the base. Let set for 5 minutes until tacky.
Use a toothpick to place a mini chocolate chip or sprinkle in the center of each truffle as the pupil.
Add a tiny dot of red food coloring next to the pupil for a bloodshot effect if desired.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps. Use gel food coloring to prevent seizing the chocolate. Keep hands cool when rolling truffles. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle (approx. 1
Calories: 120
Sugar: 9
Sodium: 15
Fat: 8
Saturated Fat: 5
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 1
Protein: 2

Keywords: Halloween, truffles, no-bake, monster eyeballs, cream cheese, chocolate, gluten-free, party snacks, fall recipes