5-Ingredient Peppermint Chocolate Truffles

5-Ingredient Peppermint Chocolate Truffles

These rich and creamy Peppermint Chocolate Truffles are made with just 5 simple ingredients! Perfect for homemade holiday gifts! Christmas Recipes Dinner | Christmas Food Gifts | Christmas Recipes Dessert | Christmas Food | Christmas Recipes Baking | Christmas Recipes Appetizers | Christmas Recipes | Christmas Food Ideas

Prep time: 00:25
Cook time: 00:15
Total time: 00:40

Yield: 2 Servings

Ingredients:
For the Peppermint Chocolate Truffles:
1 cup (227g/8 ounces) heavy whipping cream
2 and 2/3 cups (454g/16 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
5 and 1/2 Tablespoons (78g/2.75 ounces) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes and at room temperature
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
And so on.

Instructions:

Step number one. For the Peppermint Chocolate Truffles:

After that, In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the cream just until it comes to a boil. Then immediately remove cream from heat and add in chopped chocolate. Allow the mixture to sit, untouched, for two minutes, then whisk smooth. Stir in the butter and peppermint extract and vigorously whisk until smooth and shiny.

Next, Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and cool to room temperature before tightly covering the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerating for 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.

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