Peppermint Truffles
Made with just 4 ingredients, these peppermint truffles are rich in chocolate flavor and have a smooth ganache texture. Watch the video above to see how quickly they come together!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips ((approximately 9 ounces))
- 6 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk (from a can)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
Instructions
- 1
Create a double boiler. Fill a small sized pot 1/4 full with water and bring it to a boil. Then reduce the heat to a simmer and place a glass bowl on top of the pot.
- 2
Heat the coconut milk by adding it into the bowl for 2-3 minutes until it becomes warm.
- 3
Add the chocolate chips to the same bowl and slowly stir until the mixture has a silky smooth texture.
- 4
Remove the bowl from the double boiler and stir in the peppermint extract.
- 5
Place the chocolate ganache mixture in the fridge and let it cool for about 2 hours.
- 6
Scoop out the chocolate ganache from the bowl using a small cookie scoop, then use your hands to gently roll it into a ball.
- 7
Roll the balls immediately in cacao powder and set them on a plate.
- 8
Place the plate in the fridge for about 15 minutes to firm up. Then serve and enjoy!