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Creamy Christmas Peppermint Truffles Recipe

Creamy Christmas Peppermint Truffles Recipe

This Creamy Christmas Peppermint Truffles Recipe combines rich white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: DESSERTS & TREATS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ganache
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint essence a little goes a long way
  • 1 cup Thick cream ensures a creamy texture
  • 8 oz White chocolate pieces the star of the show
For the Coating
  • 8 oz Semi-sweet chocolate pieces provides a delicious contrast
  • Extra melted white or dark chocolate optional drizzle
  • Crushed peppermint candy optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Heat-safe bowl
  • saucepan
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

How to Make Creamy Christmas Peppermint Truffles
  1. Chop the white chocolate finely and place it in a heat-safe bowl.
  2. Heat the cream and peppermint essence in a saucepan over medium heat until it simmers.
  3. Pour the warm cream over the chopped white chocolate and let it sit undisturbed for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir gently with a spatula until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Chill the ganache in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you prefer.
  6. Roll the chilled ganache into 1-inch balls after allowing it to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  7. Place the rolled truffles on a lined baking sheet and chill them again for 20–30 minutes.
  8. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
  9. Dip each ganache ball into the chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off before setting them back on the tray.
  10. Chill the coated truffles on the tray for another 20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
  11. Drizzle with any remaining melted chocolate and sprinkle crushed peppermint candy on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow your ganache to chill sufficiently for the perfect truffle shape and bite.

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