Prepare to be wowed by how something this easy can taste that luxurious. These rich, velvety chocolate squares are little bites of bliss—decadent enough to impress, simple enough to whip up anytime. With just three ingredients (one of which is salt!), they deliver major flavor and feel like a fancy treat…without the fuss. Bonus: They freeze beautifully, so you can make a batch, indulge when the craving strikes, and save the rest for a sweet moment down the road!

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We loved this recipe…such a great way to enjoy a daily chocolate treat!!

Marta
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Why you’ll love this recipe:

  • Only 3 ingredients: No fuss, no fillers, just simple scrumptiousness. PS. Salt is one of the 3 ingredients!
  • Decadent, chocolatey, and rich: Pumpkin puree creates a silky-smooth texture without dairy.
  • Perfect for any occasion: A quick weeknight treat or a fancy after-dinner dessert. 
Step 1: To a bowl of melty chocolate chips, mix in the pumpkin puree.
Step 2: Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any streaks of pumpkin.
Step 3: Pour the batter onto a lined baking pan and smooth with a spatula so it’s evenly distributed. Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top. Place in fridge to firm for at least 1 hour or until overnight.
Step 4: Lift the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Slice into ~1 ½ inch squares. 

As a registered dietitian and lover of all things chocolate, I’m always on a mission to create treats that feel indulgent but also pack in some health perks. And these 3-ingredient chocolate truffles are a total win. They deliver the rich, velvety goodness of a classic truffle, but with a sneaky ingredient—canned pumpkin puree! The pumpkin not only adds moisture and creaminess akin to heavy cream, but it also lends nutrition, making these treats a bit more virtuous. And trust me, you won’t taste the pumpkin (for real)… but you will get a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth texture plus a little boost of fiber and vitamins.

Each ingredient brings its own magic to the mix:

  • Chocolate – Deep, decadent richness that satisfies every cocoa craving. Choose semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips or bars for the most health benefits.
  • Pumpkin Puree – Moist and smooth texture that creates a luxuriously creamy bite.
  • Sea Salt – A perfect finish to intensify the chocolate and balance the sweetness. 

I believe that healthy eating should always be satisfying, joyful, and easy—and this recipe checks all the boxes. Just three simple ingredients (and one of the ingredients is salt!), no baking, and absolutely no fuss. Melt the chocolate, stir in the pumpkin, chill, slice, and devour—that’s it! You’ll have an irresistibly indulgent, chocolatey treat in no time.

I love whipping up a batch of these chocolate squares and freezing them; this way, they are ready and waiting whenever I need a quick chocolate fix… or a group of guests show up at my house (a regular occurrence!). They defrost quickly on the counter – and sometimes, I enjoy them frozen straight from the freezer, too! Whether you make them for a holiday gathering, a thoughtful homemade gift, or just a little self-care moment, they’re guaranteed to hit the spot.

If you love how easy these truffles are to make, you should try more of my 3-ingredient desserts! These  3-Ingredient Chocolate Cookies are soft and fudgy, made with just chocolate cake mix, pumpkin puree, and chocolate chips—no eggs, no oil, just pure chewy chocolate goodness. This 3-Ingredient Berry Cobbler is the simplest way to enjoy a warm, fruity dessert that basically makes itself in the oven! And here’s a healthier spin on Chocolate Peppermint Bark for your next holiday gathering. 

Whether you’re baking or keeping it chill, these treats prove that sometimes, less is definitely more!

Looking for another fudgy recipe? Try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bites!

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3-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles

These chocolate squares are truly a testament to the magic of combining simplicity with creativity.
Yield: 48 Truffles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 14-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons coarse sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9 x 13 casserole pan with parchment paper; allow the sides to drape over the pan for easy lift and removal after the fudge is firmed. Set aside.
  • Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or using the microwave method (see recipe notes). Once the chocolate is velvety smooth, mix in the pumpkin puree, and stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy without any streaks of pumpkin.
  • Pour the batter on to the lined baking pan and smooth with a spatula so it’s evenly distributed. Sprinkle coarse sea salt over the top. Give the pan a few taps on the counter to even out the batter and flatten the top. Place in fridge to firm for at least 1 hour or until overnight.
  • Lift the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Slice into ~1 ½ inch squares (approximately 8 slices lengthwise and 6 slices across the width). Store them in the fridge until ready to serve (you want them to remain firm and slightly chilled).
  • Leftovers will keep in the fridge in a sealed container for up to a week. Or wrap the pieces individually and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, let the fudge defrost on the counter until slightly softened (the pieces will defrost quickly).

Notes

• When it comes to sweetness, you are the boss of your sauce! The darkness of your chocolate will determine how sweet or intense your cake is— I prefer using semi-sweet chips, which are about 50% cocoa (perfectly in-between milk and super-dark), but if you prefer a sweeter flavor, use milk chocolate chips. For a more intense dark chocolate flavor, use 60 or 70% chips.
• To melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, I’d start with one minute, and then do 30 second increments; stopping and stirring until velvety smooth. *LIFE-CHANGING HACK* Mist your microwave-safe bowl with oil spray before adding your chocolate chips. It will make cleaning the bowl SO MUCH EASIER. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler, of course.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 truffleCalories: 70Carbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 4g— Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 8g— Natural Sugar: 0g— Added Sugar: 8g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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