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Eggnog Truffles

Creamy Eggnog Truffles: Your No-Bake Holiday Delight

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Delight in these creamy, no-bake Eggnog Truffles, a festive treat celebrating the classic holiday drink.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Filling
  • 8 ounces White Chocolate Use a bar with high cocoa butter content for optimal melting.
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Full-fat, softened for a creamy center.
  • 0.25 cup Eggnog Rich holiday eggnog enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for the best aroma.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Nutmeg Grate freshly for the best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Ground cinnamon adds classic taste.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon/Dark Rum (optional) Amplifies flavor without too much sweetness.
For Coating
  • 8 ounces Dark Chocolate High-quality for a rich shell.
For Topping (Optional)
  • 0.5 cup Crushed Gingersnaps Adds texture and festive flair.
  • 0.25 cup White Chocolate Drizzle Provides a sweet finish to the truffles.

Equipment

  • double boiler
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon
  • Parchment Paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt white chocolate in a double boiler, stirring gently for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  2. Combine melted chocolate with cream cheese in a mixing bowl, mixing vigorously for 3-5 minutes until creamy.
  3. Gradually add eggnog, stirring continuously, then mix in vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt until well-combined.
  4. Cover and chill mixture in the fridge for at least 4 hours until firm enough to scoop.
  5. Roll chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Melt dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth, then cool slightly.
  7. Dip each truffle in melted dark chocolate, ensuring complete coverage, and place back on parchment.
  8. Drizzle with white chocolate or sprinkle with crushed gingersnaps for decoration, if desired.
  9. Chill truffles again for about 30 minutes until set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, use high-quality ingredients and allow proper chilling time.

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