Description
These Christmas Truffles are rich, creamy, no-bake chocolate treats that are easy to make and endlessly customizable. Perfect for gifting, entertaining, or adding to a holiday dessert spread, they’re festive, elegant, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Ingredients
- 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for richness)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or peppermint extract for variation)
- Coatings: cocoa powder, crushed candy canes, shredded coconut, holiday sprinkles, melted chocolate, chopped nuts, or powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter (if using) over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let sit for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir gently until smooth and fully combined into ganache.
- Stir in the vanilla or peppermint extract.
- Cover and refrigerate the ganache for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
- Once firm, scoop small portions and roll into balls between your palms.
- Roll each truffle in your desired coating or dip in melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
- Place the truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until set.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate bars for the best texture and flavor.Customize with different extracts, coatings, or fillings.To prevent sticking, dust your hands with cocoa powder when rolling.Let truffles sit at room temp for 10–15 minutes before serving.Perfect for freezing and gifting—store well in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
