Description
A creamy, minty, chocolate-covered Christmas treat these peppermint truffles combine smooth white chocolate ganache with a refreshing peppermint flavor. Perfect for gifting, parties, or cozy dessert trays.
Ingredients
1/2 tsp peppermint essence
1/4 cup thick cream (heavy or double cream)
8 oz white chocolate pieces (good quality)
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate pieces (for coating)
Optional: extra melted white or dark chocolate for drizzle
Optional: crushed peppermint candy for decoration
Instructions
1. Chop the white chocolate and place in a heat-safe bowl.
2. Heat the cream and peppermint essence in a saucepan until simmering, then remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Pour warm cream over the white chocolate and let sit for 2–3 minutes.
4. Stir gently until smooth; if needed, microwave in short bursts to melt completely.
5. Chill the ganache for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Once firm, let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes, then roll into 1-inch balls.
7. Place the balls on a lined baking sheet and chill again for 20–30 minutes.
8. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate and dip each ganache ball, letting excess drip off.
9. Place coated truffles back on the tray and chill for 20 minutes to set.
10. Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate and top with crushed candy.
Notes
Chill thoroughly between steps for perfect shape and smooth coating.
Melt chocolate slowly to prevent burning.
For dairy-free or vegan versions, use coconut milk or cashew cream.
Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 10 days.
- Prep Time: 15–30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–30 minutes
- Category: Easy & Decadent Christmas Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 1700–1900 (entire batch)
- Sugar: 150–170 g
- Sodium: Low
- Fat: 110–120 g
- Saturated Fat: 60 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 50 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 150–170 g
- Fiber: 2–3 g
- Protein: 20–30 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg