Mint Truffles

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Servings: 24 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Creamy mint chocolate truffles coated in festive sprinkles for a refreshing sweet treat.
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Mint Truffles

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24 Calories: 383.8

Description

These Mint Truffles offer a delightful balance of cool mint and rich chocolate in every bite. Made with just a few simple ingredients, including mint chocolate chips, heavy whipping cream, and butter, this dessert is incredibly easy to prepare. The mixture is chilled until firm, then rolled into smooth balls and coated in colorful chocolate sprinkles. They are perfect for holiday parties, gift baskets, or as a sophisticated yet fun addition to any dessert table. The texture is fudgy and dense, providing a luxurious mouthfeel that melts slowly. These truffles are a vegetarian-friendly indulgence that brings a touch of elegance to your home baking. Store them in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and firm.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine mint chocolate chips, whipping cream, and butter in a heavy medium saucepan.
  2. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is melted and smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into a pie pan or shallow dish.
  4. Refrigerate until the mixture is fudgy but still soft enough to roll, about 2 hours.
  5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a 1-1/4 inch ball.
  6. Place the formed ball on a sheet of waxed paper.
  7. Pour the chocolate sprinkles into a shallow bowl.
  8. Roll the truffle balls in the sprinkles until fully coated.
  9. Place the coated truffles in petit four cups or candy cases.
  10. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 383.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29.2g45%
Saturated Fat 14.5g73%
Cholesterol 23.9mg8%
Sodium 165.8mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 25.9g9%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g14%
Sugars 21.8g
Protein 2.6g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Storage: Truffles can be refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for several weeks. Allow frozen truffles to thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Coating Tips: If the truffle mixture has set too hard and the coating won't stick, roll the ball between your palms until the outside is soft again. You can also substitute sprinkles with cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chopped nuts, or cookie crumbs for different flavors and textures.

Yield: This recipe makes approximately 24 truffles.

Keywords: mint, truffles, chocolate, dessert, no-bake, holiday, sweet, confection, spring, st patricks day, gift, easy, chips, cream, butter, roll, coat, refreshing, indulgent, treat
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