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Peppermint Truffles

Peppermint Truffles are a delightful treat for the holiday season, offering a perfect balance of chocolate and mint, making them great gifts or festive additions to any dessert table.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 24 truffles 1x

Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 3 candy canes, crushed
  • Finely crushed candy canes (for topping)
  • Red sanding sugar (for topping)
  • Cocoa powder (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl. In a small saucepan, gently heat the heavy cream and unsalted butter until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not boil.
  2. Remove cream from heat, then stir in the peppermint extract. Immediately pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit undisturbed for 5-7 minutes to melt the chocolate.
  3. Gently stir the mixture from the center outwards until it is completely smooth, glossy, and homogeneous, with no lumps remaining.
  4. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring it touches the surface of the ganache to prevent a skin. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2-3 hours, or ideally overnight, until firm enough to scoop and roll.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or spoons, portion out uniform amounts of chilled ganache. With slightly cool hands, quickly roll each portion into a smooth sphere. Return rolled truffles to the baking sheet and chill for 15-30 minutes.
  6. Melt additional chocolate (dark, milk, or white) for coating. Using a dipping fork, submerge each chilled truffle in the melted chocolate, tap off excess, and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Immediately after dipping, sprinkle with finely crushed candy canes, red sanding sugar, or roll in cocoa powder while the chocolate coating is still wet. For drizzled white chocolate, allow the main coating to set first, then drizzle and let set. Refrigerate coated truffles for 20-30 minutes until the coating is firm.
  8. Store finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months. For best flavor and texture, remove from refrigerator 15-30 minutes before serving to allow them to come closer to room temperature.

Notes

Use good quality chocolate for the best flavor. Make sure your hands are cool when rolling the truffles to keep them from melting. Experiment with different toppings like nuts or other crushed candies.

  • Author: mehdilmh
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 truffles
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: peppermint, truffles, chocolate, dessert, holiday