Description
Gingerbread truffles are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and warm spices, perfect for celebrating the holiday spirit year-round. These creamy, melt-in-your-mouth treats combine flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, evoking nostalgia with every bite. Ideal for gifting or festive gatherings, they bring joy and warmth to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes to melt.
- Stir in ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Scoop mixture into small balls and roll each between your palms until smooth.
- Coat truffles in cocoa powder or crushed nuts as desired.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle (15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg