Irresistible Dulce de Leche Chocolate Truffles (Easy No-Bake Recipe)

These Dulce de Leche Chocolate Truffles deliver a rich and silky bite that feels luxurious yet requires minimal effort. Each truffle holds deep chocolate flavour balanced with the smooth sweetness of Uruguayan-style dulce de leche, known for its creamy body and caramelised depth. This style of dulce de leche often tastes slightly darker and more cooked, which adds complexity to simple no-bake sweets like these. Onda-Onda dulce de leche uses this traditional method and creates a flavour that suits chocolate treats perfectly.

The base of the recipe is crumbled sponge cake, which absorbs the dulce de leche and builds a soft, pliable dough. The mixture binds with cream cheese and peanut butter, which add richness and stability. Cocoa powder deepens the chocolate notes and keeps the sweetness balanced. Once shaped, the truffles get rolled in coconut or chocolate sprinkles to add texture and colour. The final result looks polished but requires no special equipment.

These truffles work well for celebrations, dessert platters, edible gifts or quick late-night cravings. You can make a large batch with little time and chill them until firm. They store well and taste even better the next day as the flavours blend.

Ingredients

Crumbled sponge cake
2 tablespoons Onda-Onda dulce de leche
1 tablespoon cream cheese
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Desiccated coconut or chocolate sprinkles for coating

Method

Place the crumbled sponge cake in a medium mixing bowl. Spread it out so it mixes evenly.
Add the dulce de leche, cream cheese, peanut butter and cocoa powder.
Mix everything until the dough becomes moist, smooth and consistent. Ensure no dry crumbs remain.
Shape small balls with your hands. Keep the truffles even so they chill at the same rate.
Roll each ball in desiccated coconut or chocolate sprinkles. Coat them well for a neat finish.
Chill the truffles for at least 30 minutes before serving. The chilling step helps the centres firm and hold their shape.

These Dulce de Leche Chocolate Truffles keep well in the fridge for several days. Store them in an airtight container to preserve freshness. Serve them cold for the best texture. They pair beautifully with coffee, tea or a glass of cold milk.

For a richer flavour, use extra dulce de leche and reduce the peanut butter. For a lighter sweetness, increase the cocoa powder. The recipe adapts easily, so you can adjust it to suit your taste. If you want a firmer texture, add more sponge cake. If you want a softer centre, add more cream cheese.