Dark Chocolate Eggnog Truffles (Print View)
Creamy eggnog ganache encased in dark chocolate—elegant holiday confections for gifting.
# What You Need:
→ Eggnog Ganache
01 - 6.35 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
02 - 1/4 cup eggnog
03 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Coating
08 - 8.8 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
09 - Optional: extra ground nutmeg or cinnamon for dusting
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
02 - Heat eggnog in a small saucepan over medium-low until steaming, without boiling.
03 - Pour hot eggnog over white chocolate and let stand for 2 minutes, then whisk until completely melted and smooth.
04 - Stir in unsalted butter, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
05 - Cover and refrigerate ganache for at least 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
06 - Scoop chilled ganache into 1-inch balls using a teaspoon or melon baller. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
07 - Melt dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
08 - Dip each ganache ball into melted dark chocolate using a fork, letting excess chocolate drip off, then return to parchment-lined tray.
09 - Dust truffles lightly with nutmeg or cinnamon before the chocolate sets, if desired.
10 - Allow truffles to set fully at room temperature or chill briefly to firm up the chocolate shell.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Pop one and you'll get the creamy spice of eggnog wrapped in the snap of dark chocolate—like a secret treat for grownups.
- They're just impressive enough to give as gifts, but easy enough to make while singing along to your favorite playlist.
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- I once tried to rush the chilling step and ended up with sticky goop instead of neat rounds—chilling is non-negotiable.
- If your dark chocolate gets lumpy, a tiny splash of oil can smooth it right out without changing the flavor.
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- Wearing thin kitchen gloves when rolling truffles keeps your hands clean and helps the ganache stay cold.
- A quick roll in your palms after coating makes for a smooth shell, but don’t worry if they’re a bit rustic—imperfection is part of the charm.