Christmas Truffles
Indulge in these rich, homemade Christmas truffles, the perfect blend of creamy chocolate and festive flavors, ideal for holiday gifting or personal treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or peppermint extract)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (hazelnuts or almonds)
- 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Clear your kitchen counter and set up a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water to create a double boiler.
- Melt the Chocolate: Break dark chocolate into small pieces and add it to the bowl with heavy cream. Stir occasionally until smooth.
- Add Flavorings: Remove from heat and stir in your chosen flavoring like vanilla or peppermint extract.
- Chill the Mixture: Transfer ganache to the fridge for about 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Shape the Truffles: Use a melon baller or small scoop to take spoonfuls of ganache and roll them into balls between your palms.
- Coat Your Truffles: Roll each ball in cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or sprinkles for a festive finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg