Creamy Peppermint Truffles
These creamy peppermint truffles are a festive, easy-to-make holiday treat featuring a rich chocolate base, cool peppermint flavor, and a crunchy candy coating. Perfect for parties, gifting, or sneaky midnight snacks, they deliver nostalgic comfort in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1 cup white chocolate chips, melted (optional, for dipping)
- Extra crushed peppermint candies (for sprinkling)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder or powdered sugar (for rolling, optional)
Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a large bowl and let it soften at room temperature until smooth. Microwave for 10 seconds if needed.
- Add powdered sugar to the cream cheese and blend with a hand mixer on medium speed until fully combined and fluffy. Scrape the bowl as needed.
- Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
- Pour melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture. Add peppermint extract and mix until smooth and well-blended. Fold in crushed peppermint candies gently.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours) until firm but scoopable.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, scoop out portions and roll into 1-inch balls.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate chips and dip each truffle, letting excess drip off. Place on the tray and sprinkle with more crushed peppermint candies. Alternatively, roll truffles in cocoa powder or powdered sugar.
- Chill the finished truffles on the tray for 10 minutes to firm up, or 30 minutes if dipped in chocolate, until the coating is hard.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, use block cream cheese and pure peppermint extract. Chill the mixture thoroughly before rolling to prevent stickiness. For gluten-free or dairy-free adaptations, check all ingredient labels and substitute as needed. Decorate with extra crushed peppermint candies for a festive look. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (about 1 i
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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