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mint chocolate truffles

Mint Chocolate Truffles

These mint chocolate truffles are smooth, creamy, and refreshing with a cool peppermint flavor. They’re easy to make at home with just a few ingredients and taste like a bakery-style treat. Perfect for holidays, parties, or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, European-style sweets
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped or chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • Pinch of salt
Coatings (optional): cocoa powder, powdered sugar, crushed peppermint candy, chocolate shavings, or melted chocolate for dipping

Method
 

  1. Heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
  2. Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Pour the hot cream mixture over it and let sit for one minute.
  3. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  4. Mix in peppermint extract and a small pinch of salt. Taste and adjust mint flavor if needed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the ganache is firm.
  6. Scoop small portions with a spoon or scoop. Roll into balls with your hands.
  7. Coat the truffles in your choice of cocoa powder, powdered sugar, chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes, or dip them into melted chocolate.
  8. Chill again for 15 minutes to set if dipped in chocolate.

Notes

  • Don’t overdo the peppermint extract — a little goes a long way.
  • If your ganache feels too soft to roll, chill it longer.
  • Store truffles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.