How to make festive chocolate truffles

16th Dec 2022 Recipes

There's no better way to get into the festive spirit than with some baking! Here's a delicious chocolate truffle recipe to get you started

The week before Christmas, spend some time baking a selection of goodies for friends and family. These little treats couldn’t be easier.

Ingredients

Preparation time: 45 minutes plus chilling

Makes: 60

250g (8oz) cream cheese, softened
375g icing (confectioners’) sugar
350g (12oz) dark chocolate, chopped
11⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup each crushed peppermintcandy, flaked coconut and chopped or ground nuts

Make your own festive chocolate truffles!

Method

In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in icing sugar until smooth.
In a microwave, melt the chocolate; stir until smooth. Add the chocolate and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and beat until blended. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
Using a small metal spoon, shape into 2.5cm (1 inch) balls. Roll in crushed peppermint candy, coconut or nuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Note: Truffles are normally made with dark chocolate for the richest flavour, but you can use milk or white chocolate if you prefer. This recipe includes cream cheese rather than the usual cream.

For further tips on making brilliant truffles, How To Make The Perfect Chocolate Truffle: is available on Amazon.

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