Our Peppermint Chocolate Truffles are the perfect desserts for December! Refreshing peppermint paired with velvety ganache are sure to cure every chocolate craving. Follow along with us to make these…
Peppermint Chocolate Truffles
December 9, 2019 / RECIPES
Our Peppermint Chocolate Truffles are the perfect desserts for December! Refreshing peppermint paired with velvety ganache are sure to cure every chocolate craving. Follow along with us to make these yourself at home!
Peppermint Chocolate Truffles
- 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Peppermint Extract
- 6 ounces dark chocolate melting wafers
- 3 candy canes
- 1)
Put a large pot on medium heat and add butter, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and peppermint extract.
- 2)
Let the mixture sit for a couple of hours until solid.
- 3)
Once solid, use a melon baller to scoop out small balls of chocolate. Using your hands, shape the balls into smoother rounds.
- 4)
Place balls in the freezer for 1 hour.
- 5)
Finely dice 3 candy canes for peppermint topping.
- 6)
In a large bowl, melt 6 ounces of dark chocolate wafers. Once melted, dip the ball of chocolate into the chocolate and immediately top with crushed peppermint.