Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles Recipe
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles Recipe - just 3 simple ingredients + sprinkles and mint extract. These truffles are easy to make and perfect for an edible gift around the holidays. Thick, rich, soft dark chocolate truffles that melt in your mouth.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 8 oz Dark chocolate (70 % cocoa), chopped
- 2/3 cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- sprinkles of your choice optional for rolling
- cocoa, shredded coconut, crushed candy canes, cocoa nibs optional for rolling
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream and butter in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- In the mean time, place chopped chocolate in a heat proof bowl.Pour the hot cream and butter mixture over the chocolate. Let it sit for 1 minute, then mix with a spatula to combine. Add peppermint extract and stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Remove the chocolate ganache from the fridge and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a 1 tablespoon measurement, scoop out chocolate and roll out balls. Roll the balls onto sprinkles, cocoa powder, crushed candy canes or coconut. See notes for tips how to keep your hands cold and make the process easier.
Notes
The chocolate I used is marked as 70% cocoa and I was unable to find it online to link in the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 195IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1.7mg