Sugar-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Truffles
Rich, creamy chocolate truffles with a smooth peanut butter center, sweetened naturally with stevia instead of sugar. The double chocolate coating creates an indulgent texture that melts in your mouth while keeping carbs low. Perfect for diabetics, keto dieters, or anyone avoiding refined sugar without sacrificing dessert satisfaction. The nut-free sunbutter option makes these accessible for those with allergies while maintaining the same creamy richness.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup sugar-free chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter, unsweetened or sunbutter for nut free
- 2 droppers full chocolate steviamonk fruit sweetener1:1sugar-free
slightly different sweetness profile
- 2 tablespoons milk, 1%
- ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips, for coating
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- 1
Fill a small saucepan with a small amount of water
- 2
Place a glass dish over the saucepan ensuring it does not touch the water
- 3
Add butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter to the glass dish and cook over medium heat
- 4
Stir until melted and combined well
- 5
Remove from heat and add stevia and milk
- 6
Stir until smooth
- 7
Refrigerate for 30 minutes
- 8
Using a scoop, roll mixture into balls
- 9
Refrigerate again for 30 minutes
- 10
Melt remaining chocolate chips with coconut oil and stir until smooth
- 11
Dip each truffle into melted chocolate coating all over
- 12
Remove with a fork and place on a cooling rack
- 13
Decorate with shaved chocolate or crushed peanuts if desired
- 14
Keep refrigerated
Tips
Use a double boiler setup to prevent chocolate from burning and ensure smooth melting
Chill hands with cold water when rolling truffles to prevent sticking and maintain shape
Good to Know
refrigerated up to 1 week in airtight container
can be made 3 days ahead, store covered in refrigerator
serve chilled directly from refrigerator
Common Mistakes
avoid overheating chocolate to prevent seizing and grittiness
ensure truffles are well-chilled before coating to prevent melting
Substitutions
Nut-Free Alternatives
General Alternatives
slightly different sweetness profile
FAQ
Can I use regular chocolate chips instead?
Yes, but this will add sugar content. The recipe will work the same way but won't be sugar-free anymore.
How long do these keep in the refrigerator?
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to one week. The coconut oil coating may soften at room temperature.
Can I freeze these truffles?
Yes, freeze for up to 3 months in airtight containers. Thaw in refrigerator before serving for best texture.