Description
These irresistible Christmas chocolate peppermint truffles are a festive and decadent treat. They combine smooth, rich chocolate with a refreshing hint of peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings or homemade gifts. Easy to make, they offer an elegant indulgence that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup Crushed peppermint candies
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup Dark chocolate or white chocolate melts
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over medium heat until just simmering, about 3–4 minutes.
- Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl, pour warm cream mixture over, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir gently until silky and smooth.
- Add peppermint extract to the chocolate ganache, stir until fully combined, then taste and adjust mint level.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop, typically 2 hours.
- Scoop about 1-inch portions of chilled ganache, then roll into smooth, round balls.
- Place cocoa powder, crushed peppermint, and melted chocolate in separate shallow bowls.
- Roll each ganache ball in your chosen coating until fully covered, shaking off excess.
- Transfer coated truffles to a parchment-lined tray, refrigerate for 30 minutes to set the coating.
- Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt atop each truffle before serving.
Notes
- Store truffles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate.
- Adjust peppermint extract to your preference.
- Ensure ganache is well-chilled before shaping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg