Description
Delight in these rich and creamy Eggnog Truffles, a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining smooth cream cheese, classic eggnog flavor, and decadent white chocolate, these no-bake truffles are easy to make and guaranteed to become a yearly favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 340g white chocolate
- 1/4 cup eggnog
- 115g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)
- Additional nutmeg for sprinkling
Instructions
- Beat Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Mix Flavorings: Add the eggnog, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and nutmeg to the beaten cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is fully incorporated and smooth.
- Melt White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler method or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each to ensure it melts evenly and becomes smooth. Allow it to cool slightly to prevent cooking the cream cheese mixture upon mixing.
- Combine Chocolate and Cream Cheese: Stir half of the melted white chocolate into the cream cheese mixture. Mix well until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Chill Mixture: Cover the bowl and chill the filling in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until it is firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop and Chill: Using a small scoop or spoon, portion the chilled mixture into small balls. Place these balls on a parchment-lined tray and chill again for 15 to 30 minutes to firm them further.
- Dip in Chocolate: Dip each truffle ball into the remaining melted white chocolate, allowing the excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated truffle back on the tray.
- Garnish: While the coating is still wet, garnish each truffle with a sprinkle of nutmeg and, if desired, flaky sea salt for added texture and flavor contrast.
- Set the Truffles: Let the truffles set at room temperature or refrigerate until the white chocolate coating hardens completely. Once set, the truffles are ready to serve or store.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the truffle mixture.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, melt the white chocolate carefully in the microwave in short bursts to prevent burning.
- For a stronger eggnog flavor, you can increase the eggnog to 1/3 cup but adjust powdered sugar to maintain sweetness balance.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Allow truffles to come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor.
