Description
These Spiced Chocolate Truffles combine rich semi-sweet chocolate with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a festive and flavorful treat. Coated in crushed candy cane, they deliver a perfect balance of spice, sweetness, and refreshing peppermint to delight during the holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 16 ounces Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
Spices
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
Topping
- Candy Cane, crushed, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate: Place the chopped semi-sweet baking chocolate into a large heat-safe bowl and set aside.
- Heat Cream and Spices: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Heat gently until the mixture just begins to simmer, being careful not to let it boil, then remove from heat.
- Combine and Melt Chocolate: Pour the hot spiced cream over the chopped chocolate. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let it sit undisturbed for 2 minutes to soften the chocolate. Then whisk thoroughly until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Chill Mixture: Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours until it is firm enough to handle and shape.
- Form Truffles: Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the chilled chocolate mixture into balls. Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth truffles. If the chocolate becomes too soft or starts melting, place the shaped truffles in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Coat and Store: Roll each truffle in crushed candy cane pieces or your preferred toppings to coat thoroughly. Store the finished truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use food-safe gloves when rolling the truffles to prevent melting from hand heat and to keep them smooth.
- Do not let the cream mixture boil to avoid curdling and affecting chocolate texture.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.
- These truffles keep well refrigerated for up to one week.
- Try different coatings like cocoa powder, chopped nuts, or powdered sugar for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: spiced chocolate truffles, holiday dessert, cinnamon nutmeg cloves, candy cane truffles, festive chocolate treats
