Gingerbread Truffles Recipe
Delight in these festive Gingerbread Truffles, a perfect holiday treat combining spiced gingerbread cookie crumbs with creamy cream cheese, coated in smooth white chocolate. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these truffles bring the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in every bite, finished with optional festive toppings for a charming presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 300g (about 2 ½ cups) gingerbread cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 120g (4 oz or half a block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 250g (8 oz) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
Optional Toppings
- Festive sprinkles
- Crushed gingerbread
- Dusting of cinnamon
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Place the gingerbread cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Alternatively, put them in a sealed zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until you have fine crumbs.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread crumbs with softened cream cheese, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until a soft, sticky dough forms, using your hands if needed for a smoother texture.
- Roll into Balls: Scoop approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Place each truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process to make 20 to 24 truffles.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the tray for at least 30 minutes or freeze for 15 minutes until the truffles are firm enough to dip without losing shape.
- Melt and Dip: Put the white chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well in between, until fully melted and smooth. Dip each chilled truffle into the white chocolate using a fork, allowing excess coating to drip off, then return to the parchment-lined tray. Add any optional toppings while the coating is still wet.
- Let Set: Allow the chocolate coating to set completely at room temperature or speed up the process by refrigerating the tray. Once set, the truffles are ready to enjoy or store for later.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure the dough binds well without lumps.
- Chilling the truffles before dipping helps maintain their shape during coating.
- Be sure to stir the white chocolate frequently while melting to prevent burning.
- Optional toppings can be customized to suit your festive theme.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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