Description
These no-bake peppermint cream cheese truffles are a festive and easy holiday treat. They feature a creamy chocolate peppermint center with a delightful crunch, perfect for parties or homemade gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces white chocolate, chopped
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles (optional)
- 1 tablespoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate gently, either in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract to the cream cheese and beat until combined.
- Gradually add the melted white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully incorporated and smooth. This creates your peppermint cream cheese truffle base.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll.
- Once firm, scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. These are your peppermint cream cheese truffles.
- Roll the truffles in crushed peppermint candies or festive sprinkles, if desired.
- Store your homemade peppermint cream cheese truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use good quality white chocolate.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth mixture.
- Crush peppermint candies in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin for best results.
- These peppermint cream cheese confections can be made ahead of time.
- These easy peppermint cream cheese truffles are a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg