Have some extra buttercream you don’t know what to do with? Here’s your answer: Buttercream Truffles!
Here’s what happened…
I made buttercream.
I had leftover buttercream.
I decided that I needed to remove the buttercream from my house for fear I would do a swan dive into the bowl.
Whatever is a girl to do?
I considered tying a bow on the bowl and taking it over to my neighbors…I mean, it IS Christmas.
And really isn’t a big vat of frosting the gift that keeps on giving?
But just a bowl of frosting, while delicious and functional, would be re-gifting. And while I am not above re-gifting, I try not to make it so obvious.
So, I got a little creative.
I dressed my buttercream up.
NO, I am not talking about cute packaging.
I am literally talking about putting an outfit on my frosting.
A chocolate outfit.
Buttercream Truffles.
You dig?
I had about 2 cups of leftover frosting that I trufflized (that’s SO a word).
Here’s the recipe for Buttercream.
I refrigerated the extra frosting overnight, but I imagine a few hours would be plenty. Just long enough that the frosting gets hard…
When the frosting is completely chilled, roll into teaspoon sized balls. You don’t want to make them too much bigger than teaspoon sized because there’s a lot of sweetness going on here.
Once they’re rolled, place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
They need to be very cold because you don’t want the frosting to melt when you dip them in the chocolate.
Next melt 10 oz of chocolate. I used chocolate candy disks. I added about 2 teaspoons of vegetable shortening to the disks to thin the chocolate a bit. You don’t have to, but it helps get a smooth finish.
Dip the frosting balls into the melted chocolate quickly, and tap off the excess chocolate. I use a fork and I tap, tap and then tap some more.
Just know that since the frosting is frozen the chocolate coating will set rather quickly. If you want to decorate the truffles with sprinkles, you need to add them now, so the chocolate doesn’t set.
That’s it. Little bites of dressed up frosting.
Really, is there anything better?
Hi! I’m Shelly and I’m an addict. Of the buttercream sort. I started this site a few years ago as a way to justify my sugary, buttery obsession with desserts. It has worked out well for me so far, because as it turns out you guys all love sugary, buttery desserts too! It feels good to know you're not alone, doesn’t it?
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AMAZING idea! you are a visionary! i can’t wait to make these. why make cake balls when the frosting is what i love most about cake?!
Awesome idea! Thanks for making it ok to eat that leftover frosting.
Best invention evah!! Love these.
Too much awesomeness right here!
You are EVIL!!
I know I say this after every one of your posts, but you are a GENIUS! Finally, someone that understands my frosting addiction! 😉
I just made these tonight. They are super silpme to make. I didn’t get exactly 24 out of them and at first I thought I did something wrong b/c the batter was thick, but they turned out delicious. I top them with powdered sugar. Yummy! Thanks.
Will you marry me?
I do!
Oh NO you didn’t!! Seriously?!?!? My daughter is going to LOVE these. She loves just the frosting, never the cake. She ‘ll lick all the frosting off a cupcake and she always asks for a corner piece of cake – just for the extra frosting!
I had a piece of see’s candy last week that I feel in love with. As I was eating it I thought, “is this buttercream just coated in chocolate? I need about 400 of these little things.” And here you are, just reading my mind… I will be intentionally making buttercream, just to make these!
so wrong and yet I’m so on board! awesome
Oh, my! I can’t even imagine how good (and addicting) those are.
LOVE these!! My FIL is obsessed with frosting, I might have to make him for these before he gets here on Friday!
I made your Santa snack mix from awhile ago and posted about it today 🙂
Looks wonderful!
MUST. MAKE. THESE. NOW.
I think you may have just started a new trend, Shelly! Super rich and super delicious:) Great photos!
oh dear lord! These are just what has been dancing around in my head…well ok not really but now they are. I think we were lovers in a past life. 😉
This is a GREAT idea!! I actually just made some peppermint icing for a failed peppermint roll so I just put the icing in the refrigerator not really sure what to do with it. I’m definitely going to make these truffles tonight!
OMG, I have a HUGE bowl of green leftover buttercream in my fridge RIGHT NOW. I think I’m going to dip them in red candy melts….so festive!
Looks delicious!!
What a fabulous idea! I always have leftover buttercream and I am definitely going to make these next time that happens 🙂
OMG you’ve made it OK to eat frosting by the spoonful. If I get caught doing that my husband gives me the stink eye, but with these, I could totally get away with it.
I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again…you are AWESOOOOOOO-OME!
GREAT photos and a great post! 🙂
vanilla
butter
cream
chocolate
in ball form..
I can live with (a dozen or two) of these!
I’ll happily take any leftovers off your hands 🙂
See I toss out at least a few cups every time I make it, so saving it for this next time!
Oh so yummy sounding! MMMmmmm… I am wiping away the drool from my chin as I type this…
I always have leftover buttercream and am trying to figure out how to use it (which usually results in me making cookies to sandwich it between). Next time I’m doing this! Brilliant!
Love buttercream truffles! Yummy!
…And that’s why you’re my idol.
Talk about fancy leftovers. Sweet! You are brilliant! 🙂
AWESOME!!!! I’ve been wondering what to do with the container of left over Strawberry buttercream I have. NOW I know 🙂
OMGosh, what have you done? You’ve made me wanna have to mix a batch of Buttercream up just for this hahahaha….I’m gonna try white chocolate though as my family aren’t chocolate, chocolate eaters. Thanks for another awesome goodie!! Hugs
Um yeah… you’re talking to a girl who has no shame in eating spoonfuls of left-over buttercream… or any frosting, for that matter.
The chance I’ll try this the next time I have some buttercream on hand…… pretty good. Heck, I may even forgo icing the cake all -together!
Oh. My. Gawd. I wish you could see me, doing a little happy dance, because I am making your Lofthouse bar cookies tonight (for my son’s Christmas party tomorrow)–and realize I can save some of the buttercream to make these. Buttercream just might be my favorite food in all the land.
Um yeah. You tooootally just legitimized my tendency to stick a spoon straight into my bowl of frosting. Except for now I can wrap it up all pretty and pretend like I don’t just wanna eat the stuff straight-up. Genius!
I am so doing this the next time I have leftover frosting (if that ever happens)!