Description
Indulge in these rich and creamy Peppermint Truffles, featuring a delightful balance of chocolate and refreshing mint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3 candy canes, crushed
- Toppings: crushed candy canes, red sanding sugar, or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Bring the heavy cream and butter to a gentle boil in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate in a medium bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Gently stir in the peppermint extract until smooth, then fold in the crushed candy canes.
- Refrigerate the chocolate mixture until firm, about 60 to 120 minutes.
- Scoop out and roll the chilled chocolate into balls using a tablespoon cookie scoop.
- Roll the truffles in your chosen toppings.
- Refrigerate the truffles until set, about 60 to 120 minutes.
- Serve your Peppermint Truffles on a festive platter.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream. Use high-quality chocolate for a more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 truffles
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peppermint truffles, holiday dessert, chocolate truffles, easy desserts, festive treats