Chocolate Candy Cane Truffles Recipe
Delight in these rich and festive Chocolate Candy Cane Truffles, perfect for the holiday season. Made with high-quality dark chocolate and infused with peppermint extract, these creamy ganache balls are rolled in crushed candy canes for a refreshing crunch. Easy to prepare and ideal for gifting or parties, these truffles bring a classic Christmas flavor to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Ganache
- 8 ounces chocolate with at least 60% cacao (use high quality chocolate bars, not chips)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Coating
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (crush yourself in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin or buy pre-crushed)
Instructions
- Chop the Chocolate: Finely chop the chocolate into small pieces and place them in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short bursts of 15-20 seconds, stirring between each, until the chocolate is nearly melted, leaving just a few small chunks.
- Prepare Cream Mixture: Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the peppermint extract for a refreshing holiday flavor.
- Make Ganache: Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate. Gently stir in one consistent direction until the chocolate fully melts and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Chill Ganache: Cover and refrigerate the ganache for 1 to 3 hours until it firms up to a spreadable but not completely solid consistency.
- Form Truffle Balls: Line a small cutting board or a sheet pan with parchment paper. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the ganache and shape it into round balls about 1 1/2 teaspoons each. Place them on the parchment paper.
- Firm the Truffles: Refrigerate the balls for an additional 20 minutes to help them firm up before coating.
- Coat with Candy Canes: Roll each ganache ball gently in the crushed candy canes, pressing to ensure the candy adheres well. This can be done as a two-person task for efficiency and to manage messy hands.
- Store and Serve: Refrigerate the coated truffles for up to a week. Before serving, allow them to come to room temperature for the best texture and flavor. Enjoy your festive treat!
Notes
- Use a Ziploc bag and rolling pin or hammer to crush candy canes if not using pre-crushed candy canes.
- Truffle preparation tips adapted from Alton Brown, Serious Eats, and Sally’s Baking Addiction.
- For best flavor and texture, serve truffles at room temperature.
Keywords: candy canes, chocolate, Christmas, cookies, dessert, Holiday recipe, make with kids
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