Description
Rich eggnog truffles capture holiday magic with creamy white chocolate and classic festive spices. Guests will savor these delightful bite-sized treats that blend smooth ganache and warming nutmeg into an irresistible seasonal confection.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) Wilton white chocolate melts (or white chocolate almond bark)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1½ tablespoons (22 milliliters) eggnog
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
Garnish:
- Additional ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined cookie sheet to provide a clean surface for the truffles.
- Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and rum extract with an electric mixer until the mixture becomes silky and uniform in texture.
- Combine white chocolate melts and eggnog in a microwave-safe bowl, heating at reduced power and stirring until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Gently incorporate the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring thorough and even integration.
- Chill the combined mixture in the freezer for a short period to firm up the texture and make shaping easier.
- Craft uniform spherical truffles by rolling the chilled mixture into consistent one-inch orbs, positioning them carefully on the prepared parchment sheet.
- Return the truffles to the refrigerator to solidify slightly and maintain their shape.
- Melt the remaining white chocolate using gentle microwave techniques, stirring until achieving a perfect liquid consistency.
- Delicately immerse each truffle into the melted white chocolate, ensuring complete and elegant coverage.
- Immediately dust each coated truffle with a light sprinkle of ground nutmeg for an aromatic finishing touch.
- Allow the truffles to solidify completely by chilling for half an hour, creating a crisp exterior.
- Transfer the finished truffles to an airtight container and refrigerate, maintaining freshness for up to one week.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese mixture thoroughly before rolling to prevent sticky hands and ensure smooth, perfectly shaped truffles.
- White chocolate melts work best when microwaved slowly at reduced power to prevent burning and achieve a silky smooth consistency.
- Nutmeg sprinkle adds an authentic eggnog flavor and creates a beautiful visual garnish that enhances the festive appearance.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and smoother truffle texture without lumps.
- Refrigeration is crucial for firming up the truffle mixture and helping the chocolate coating set quickly and evenly.
- Handle truffles gently during coating to maintain their delicate round shape and prevent cracking of the chocolate shell.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg