Dark Chocolate Eggnog Truffles (Printable View)
Creamy eggnog ganache encased in dark chocolate for glossy, gift-worthy holiday truffles.
# What You’ll 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
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Place finely chopped white chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl.
02 - In a small saucepan, heat eggnog over medium-low until steaming but not boiling.
03 - Pour warmed eggnog over white chocolate. Let stand for 2 minutes, then gently whisk until completely smooth and melted.
04 - Add softened butter, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the ganache. Stir until fully blended.
05 - Cover the bowl and refrigerate the ganache for at least 2 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
06 - With a teaspoon or melon baller, scoop chilled ganache and roll into 1-inch balls. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
07 - Melt chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
08 - Using a fork, dip each ganache ball into melted dark chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on the parchment-lined tray.
09 - Before the coating sets, garnish with a pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.
10 - Allow truffles to set at room temperature or chill briefly to firm the chocolate shell.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These taste remarkably like the holidays, but fit perfectly in a fancy gift box—your secret weapon for impressing friends.
- The rich, creamy filling perfectly balances the bittersweet shell for that little moment of decadence with every bite.
02 -
- Once, I tried shaping truffles with warm hands and ended up with more ganache on my fingers than in the balls—work quickly and keep your hands cool.
- Let the dipped truffles set undisturbed; moving them early creates smudges that spoil the beautiful finish.
03 -
- Pop your dipping fork and even your tray in the fridge first—the cold helps the chocolate set with less mess.
- Mix in a dash of dark rum or brandy for an adult spin that’s instantly more celebratory.