Description
Delightful chocolate truffles with a creamy mint flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 4 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
- 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
- 1 cup of powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 cup of Andes mint chips or chopped Andes mints
- Cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or chocolate sprinkles for coating (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the peppermint extract and mix well.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the cream cheese mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and stir until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the Andes mint chips until evenly distributed.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1 to 2 hours until firm.
- Roll small portions of the chilled mixture into balls.
- Coat the truffles in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, or chocolate sprinkles if desired.
- Chill the coated truffles on a baking sheet for about 30 minutes to set.
- Serve and enjoy your Creamy Andes Mint Chocolate Truffles!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling and Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: chocolate truffles, mint, dessert, Andes, homemade treats