Peppermint Truffles

Name: Peppermint Truffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 c heavy cream; 1/4 c sugar; 12 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped; peppermint extract; candy canes, crushed

By rachel ross
@rross

These truffles are addictive!

Feel free to experiment with different candies and extracts (root beer, lemon, raspberry)

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

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Serves:

5-10

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

4 Hr

Ingredients

1 c

heavy cream
1/4 c

sugar
12 oz

bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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peppermint extract
·

candy canes, crushed
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How to Make Peppermint Truffles

Step-by-Step

Bring the cream and sugar to a boil over low heat, pour over the chocolate and stir until smooth to make a ganache.
Add 1-2 drops of peppermint extract to the ganache and stir to combine.
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Roll into walnut-sized balls and roll in crushed candies. Chill until ready to serve.

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About Peppermint Truffles

Course/Dish: Candies Chocolate

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