Eggnog Truffles
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these rich and creamy Eggnog Truffles. Combining the classic flavors of eggnog, white chocolate, and a hint of nutmeg, these delightful treats are perfect for festive gatherings or as a sweet gift. Easy to make and visually appealing, Eggnog Truffles will transport you to cozy winter evenings filled with laughter and joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 12 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup eggnog
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for coating)
Instructions
- Melt white chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or microwave until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream, eggnog, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Slowly pour this mixture into the melted white chocolate while stirring to create a smooth ganache.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours until firm enough to scoop.
- Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into balls (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Roll each truffle in cocoa powder until fully coated.
- Chill on a parchment-lined baking sheet for another 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg