Mint chocolate truffles

Name: Mint chocolate truffles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 30 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 338 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups); 6 tbsp unsateld butter, cut into small pieces; 1/3 cup 35% cream; 1 tsp peppermint extract; 1/4 cup crushed candy canes

Prep Time30 mins
Total Time2 hrs 30 mins
Makes30 Truffles

Andrew Grinton

These mint chocolate truffles are easy to make, and are a perfect holiday gift or post-dinner treat.

Ingredients

338 g semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
6 tbsp unsateld butter, cut into small pieces
1/3 cup 35% cream
1 tsp peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to simmer. Place chocolate, butter and cream in a bowl sitting on top of the saucepan, but not touching the water. Do not cover. Stir until chocolate has melted, 2 to 3 min. Remove from heat. Stir in peppermint and pour into a shallow bowl. Cool. Cover and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
Place waxed paper on a baking sheet. Dip a melon baller in warm water and quickly scrape it across the top of the truffle mixture to form a rough 1-in. ball. Place on lined baking sheet. Repeat. Sprinkle truffles with crushed candy cane bits.
Refrigerate, layered between waxed paper in airtight container, for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 89, Protein 1g, Fat 9g.

(Gluten free)

This article was originally published on Dec 01, 2011

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