No-Bake Caramel Crunch Butterfinger Truffles (Mediterranean-Inspired Light Version)

Servings: 20–24 truffles

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 20–30 minutes

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🌿 Ingredients

Truffle Base

• 1 ½ cups crushed cornflakes

• ½ cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter for Mediterranean twist)

• ⅓ cup honey (or date syrup)

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of sea salt

• ¼ cup chopped toasted almonds (Mediterranean crunch!)

• 2 tbsp crushed Butterfinger candy OR 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips for a lighter version

Caramel Layer (no-cook)

• 6 soft caramels, melted

  • Or homemade “healthier caramel”:

    • 2 tbsp tahini

    • 1 tbsp honey

    • 1 tsp melted butter

    • Pinch of salt

Chocolate Coating

• 1 cup dark chocolate, melted

• 1 tsp coconut oil (optional for shine)

Toppings

• Extra crushed almonds

• Crushed Butterfinger

• Sea salt flakes

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Truffle Base

1. In a bowl, combine:

   • Crushed cornflakes

   • Peanut/almond butter

   • Honey

   • Vanilla

   • Salt

   • Toasted almonds

   • Crushed Butterfinger or chocolate chips

2. Mix until sticky and well-combined.

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2. Add the Caramel Layer

• Melt the caramels or whisk together the tahini-honey butter caramel.

• Spoon a small amount into the mixture and fold gently.

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3. Shape the Truffles

• Scoop out teaspoon-sized portions.

• Roll into balls with slightly damp hands.

• Freeze for 10–15 minutes so they firm up.

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4. Coat in Chocolate

1. Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil.

2. Dip each chilled truffle into the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.

3. Place on parchment paper.

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5. Add Crunch Topping

Sprinkle immediately with:

• Crushed almonds

• Crushed Butterfinger

• Or sea salt

Let set in the fridge 10–15 minutes.

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✨ Mediterranean Twists

• Swap peanut butter for tahini or almond butter.

• Use date syrup instead of honey for deeper sweetness.

• Add sesame seeds, pistachios, or walnuts.

• Use 70–85% dark chocolate for a richer flavor.

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💡 Tips

• Store in fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months.

• For extra crunch, add 1–2 tbsp rice krispies.

• Make them prettier by drizzling leftover chocolate in zig-zag lines.