Chocolate for Mint Chocolate Truffles
For this recipe, using high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate will result in even more delicious mint chocolate truffles. With that being said, chocolate chips will also work. This recipe has only been made with semi-sweet chocolate, which works well with the mint flavor of the mint extract. You could, however, also use milk chocolate or white chocolate if you prefer a sweeter chocolate flavor. If you’ve never made chocolate truffles at home, they are such an amazing and easy treat. In this recipe we are adding in some mint extract because the combination of mint and chocolate is perfection.
Bring heavy cream to a boil. Make sure to stir constantly so it doesn’t burn.Mix chocolate and mint extract. Add your chocolate and mint extract to a separate bowl.Combine ingredients. Add boiling cream to the bowl of chocolate and mint extract. Stir vigorously with a spoon until the chocolate is melted.Refrigerate until set. This will take a few hours. Remove from the fridge and let it come to room temperature.Roll into balls. Form into one-inch balls and roll lightly in powdered sugar or cocoa powder.
If you try this mint chocolate truffles recipe or any of my others, please leave a comment and let me know what you think! These chocolate truffles freeze very well. After rolling into balls in cocoa powder, place a single layer in a large freezer bag. Lay flat in your freezer and freeze for up to four months. They can be eaten frozen, thawed in the refrigerator, or enjoyed at room temperature.
Haystack CookiesEdible Cookie DoughPeanut Butter Balls
