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Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Chocolate Peppermint Truffles combine rich chocolate, creamy butter, and a touch of peppermint extract for a decadent holiday treat. Coated in chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes, they’re bursting with festive flavor in every bite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Chill Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, No-Bake Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Peppermint Truffles, chocolate truffle cheesecake
Servings: 80 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

  • 16 oz chocolate chips about 2 ⅔ cups
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 cups dark chocolate/ white chocolate bark or dipping chocolate
  • 2-3 crushed candy canes

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add in heavy cream when butter is just about melted. Increase heat slightly, use a whisk to stir constantly, but gently. Heat until mixture just barely comes to a boil. Remove pan from heat and add in chocolate chips and peppermint extract. Stir gently, combining the chocolate with the butter-cream mixture until it’s smooth. Place entire pan in the fridge for several hours until solid.
  • Using a melon baller, scoop out 1 TBSP size balls of chocolate from the chilled pan. Use your hands to shape balls into smoother rounds and place on a wax paper lined pan. Work quickly as the chocolate will soften. Repeat until all chocolate is used. Place pan of truffles in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat dipping chocolate until melted and smooth. Dip truffles one at a time using a fork, lower it into the chocolate to coat it, gently lift it out and tap the fork on the side of the bowl to get excess chocolate off. Place truffle on wax paper and immediately sprinkle with crushed peppermint sticks. Let set, enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container for 2–3 weeks. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Freeze for 2–3 months. Thaw in the fridge first, then let sit at room temperature before enjoying.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 3mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg