Tis the season for all things peppermint. And truffles. And chocolate. Am I so predictable or what? You guys know I love truffles and since it is high holiday season and gift giving is upon us, I wanted to share an easy truffle recipe that you can make quickly. What’s not to like about a deep smooth dark chocolate wrapped in crushed Peppermint Andes Candy for a cool mint flavor and a bit of candy crunch. Throw it in some foil liners, and then place it into a box with ribbon and done-gift giving made fast and easy.
Peppermint Crunch Truffles
If you are a regular reader than you know today is when I would post a bark recipe for the Bark Holiday Series, but I . . . lost track of the week! This whole holiday bit of cooking for a few days messed me up-bad. But hey, luckily, this truffle recipe is just as easy to make as bark. The bark will be back next week.
That’s it today. Short and sweet, as I know many of you are in the midst of a holiday cook-a-thon for your family and friends.
A few notes:
- I did not add any peppermint extract in the recipe since the Peppermint Andes provides all the flavor the truffles need.
Peppermint Andes can be purchased at Target or online at Amazon. It’s sold as little squares or crushed and ready to go for baking. - Your palate, your preference-if you are not a fan of dark chocolate, try semi-sweet or milk chocolate instead.
- The gold liners are from Wilton and the white candy box can be purchased at Shop Sweet Lulu.
Peppermint Crunch Truffles
Ingredients:
- 11 oz dark chocolate (65% cacao)
- 8 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups of crushed Peppermint Andes
Instructions:
- Place chocolate and heavy cream in a heat-proof bowl over (not directly on) simmering water. Let chocolate and cream heat up for 3 minutes untouched. After 3 minutes whisk mixture until fully incorporated. Remove bowl from heat and let cool for 20-30 minutes. Pour finished mixture into a flat casserole pan. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.
- Remove chilled truffle mixture. Using a melon-baller, scoop out chocolate rounds. Finish forming truffles by hand and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Roll truffles in crushed Peppermint Andes. Give covered truffles one last roll between the palms of your hand to gently press the crushed Peppermint Andes into the truffle.
ahhhh i’m as obsessed with these andes peppermint crunchies as you! i love them! anyways, your truffles are gorgeous… they look so perfect! and you’re right- these are an awesome gift idea. happy thanksgiving naomi!
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Love love love!! What a great gift idea!
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LOVE this for gifting!
These look amazing! Can’t wait to make them! Thanks!
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This would be a perfect give for guests who stop by around the holidays!
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Great idea for gifting! But, believing this tastes good as it looks, I think I’ll keep these gifts to myself
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You are right–this sounds simple and easy! Good for making a huge batch to distribute amongst friends during the holidays
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So funny — I have truffles on the brain, too, and am currently waiting on some ganache to chill so I can roll them for Turkey Day tomorrow! (Mine are peanut butter, but now i’m starting to wish I’d thought of peppermint. Yours are gorgeous, and sure to be holiday showstoppers.)
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Hey Meister-No way these are better than yours! PB is always good and always a hit. It’s just too bad we don’t live close enough to trade.
Just bought some dark chocolate yesterday to make truffles. These look wonderful and will make a super tray with the peppermint biscotti I had already planned to make.
How many truffles will this recipe make?
I couldn’t agree more… it’s time for peppermint everything! Especially chocolate!
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Delicious and so pretty and perfect for the holidays!
What an awesome idea! I am in love with Peppermint Bark and this truffle reminds me of it, but more chocolaty!
I think this will also be a nice surprise center in a cupcake. Thanks for sharing!
Do you know if these freeze well? They look so pretty and delicious
Hi Stacey-I’m not sure if they will freeze well. I haven’t tried that, so its hard to say. Sorry, I couldn’t be more help with this.
Oooo these look delicious.
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These look delicious.
These look great!
About how many does one recipe make?
Hi Sarah-It makes about 12-14 11/2 inch truffles.
I love homemade gifts. The hardwork and the effort add value to the gift no matter how simple they may seem. As such, I love giving out treats like these…They are so cool! So easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
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Homemade gifts are always in demand everywhere, atleast you are sure that you are putting in the right and the freshest ingredients! Loved your recipe. These truffles look very colourful!!
These look AMAZING! Definitely need to make these for X-mas!
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