Description
Indulge in delightful Cool and Creamy Peppermint Truffles with a rich white chocolate center and crushed mint candy coating, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- â…“ cup + 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1½ teaspoons peppermint extract
- 22 ounces classic white chocolate chips
- 8 mint candies or 4 peppermint candy canes, crushed (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crush the Mint Candies: Place mint candies or candy canes in a ziplock bag and crush them into fine pieces. Set aside for garnish.
- Prepare the Cream Mixture: In a small saucepan, combine the whipping cream and granulated sugar over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and cream is warm. Remove from heat.
- Combine with Chocolate: Add unsalted butter and peppermint extract to the warm cream mixture and stir until the butter melts.
- Melt the White Chocolate: Place white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl and pour the warm cream mixture over them. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth, microwaving if necessary.
- Chill and Shape the Mixture: Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm, then portion and roll each into smooth balls.
- Coat the Truffles: Roll each truffle in crushed peppermint candies, pressing gently. Place on a parchment-lined tray and chill for another 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use quality chocolate for the best flavor and consider making them a day ahead to enhance flavor. Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg