Creme De Menthe Truffles
Indulge in the rich, velvety decadence of Crème de Menthe Truffles, an irresistible treat that's perfect for chocolate lovers. Made with luscious semisweet chocolate, heavy cream, and a splash of crème de menthe liqueur, these bite-sized confections boast a luxurious melt-in-your-mouth texture with a refreshing hint of mint. Each truffle is rolled in cocoa powder or finely crushed peppermint candies, adding a festive flair and a delightful contrast of flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, these elegant homemade truffles are ideal for holiday gifting, party platters, or simply treating yourself to a gourmet dessert experience. Serve them chilled or at room temperature for the ultimate indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons crème de menthe liqueur
- 0.125 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder
- 0.25 cups finely crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the semisweet chocolate chips, heavy cream, unsalted butter, and salt.
Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and gently melt the ingredients. Stir occasionally with a spatula until smooth and fully combined.
Remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the crème de menthe liqueur until evenly incorporated.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop.
Using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, portion out the chocolate mixture and roll it into 1-inch balls between your palms.
Set each rolled truffle onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Place the cocoa powder and, if desired, crushed peppermint candies into separate small bowls.
Roll each truffle in the cocoa powder or the crushed peppermint candies to coat evenly.
Return the coated truffles to the baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to firm up.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2143 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.0 g | 167% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.0 g | 395% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 182 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 353 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.1 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.9 g | 107% | |
| Total Sugars | 192.3 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.2 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1372 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
