Peppermint Truffles
Servings: 15 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white chocolate divided (We used Ghirardelli White Chocolate Chips.)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
- 8 ounces dark chocolate (We used Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Wafers.)
- Chocolate sprinkles crushed peppermint pieces for sprinkling, (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with a silicone mat or wax paper. Set aside. Depending on the size of the baking sheet, you may need to prepare two.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 8 ounces of white chocolate, heavy cream, butter, and peppermint extract.1 tablespoon unsalted butter, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
- Pour the mixture into a microwave-safe bowl, and transfer to the refrigerator until firm, at least an hour or longer if possible.
- Once the chocolate mixture has set, remove it from the refrigerator, and use a small scoop to form 1-inch balls of white chocolate ganache. Try to make them uniform in size and shape.
- Place the ganache balls onto the prepared baking sheet about an inch apart. Return the ganache balls back to the refrigerator until they've chilled and firmed back up.
- In the meantime, melt the dark chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl stirring every 15-20 seconds until smooth. Remove ganache balls from the refrigerator, and use a fork to dip them into the melted dark chocolate. Shake off any excess, and return the truffles to the baking sheet.8 ounces dark chocolate
- Once all the truffles have been dipped transfer them back into refrigerator to set, about 30 minutes.
- After the chocolate coating sets, melt remaining 4 tablespoons of white chocolate and drizzle over truffles using spoon or piping bag with a small tip. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy or sprinkles if desired.
- See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 peppermint truffle. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Karla Rae Photography. Recipe adapted from House of Yumm.
Nutrition Facts
Peppermint Truffles
Serving Size
2 truffles
Amount per Serving
Calories
235
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
31
mg
1
%
Potassium
178
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
94
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
59
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
