Butterfinger Chocolate Caramel Crunch Truffles
These no-bake truffles combine the irresistible flavors of Butterfinger candy bars with rich chocolate and gooey caramel. Perfect for parties, gifts, or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
For the truffle filling:
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8 full-size Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 oz each), crushed
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1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
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¼ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
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¼ teaspoon salt (to balance sweetness)
For the coating:
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12 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
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1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
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½ cup finely crushed Butterfinger pieces (for topping)
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Sea salt flakes (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Filling
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Crush Butterfingers: Place candy bars in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks. Reserve ½ cup of the finest crumbs for topping.
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Mix filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Fold in crushed Butterfingers, ¼ cup caramel sauce, and salt until fully combined.
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Chill: Cover and refrigerate mixture for 30 minutes to firm up.
2. Form Truffles
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Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion mixture into 1-inch balls (about 24-28 truffles).
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Roll quickly between palms to smooth, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Freeze for 15-20 minutes until firm.
3. Coat Truffles
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Melt chocolate: Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth.
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Dip truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each frozen truffle into chocolate, letting excess drip off. Return to parchment paper.
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Immediately sprinkle with reserved Butterfinger crumbs before chocolate sets.
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Optional: Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and a tiny sprinkle of sea salt flakes.
4. Set and Serve
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Let truffles set at room temperature until chocolate hardens (or refrigerate for 15 minutes).
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Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Tips for Success
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Freeze well: Place formed truffles on a baking sheet and freeze solid before transferring to a freezer bag. Coat in chocolate while frozen when ready to serve.
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Variations: Use white chocolate or dark chocolate for coating. Add ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder to the filling for a mocha twist.
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Presentation: Place in mini cupcake liners for easy serving.
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Softer filling: For a softer, more caramel-forward center, increase caramel sauce to ⅓ cup.
These truffles deliver that signature Butterfinger crunch in every bite, paired with creamy chocolate and sweet caramel—a truly addictive combination!