Mint Chocolate Truffles require only 3 ingredients and can be microwaved. The ideal mint chocolate treat!
INGREDIENTS
SERVINGS: 20 TRUFFLESFOR THE TRUFFLE FILLING:– 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate– 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream– 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract or mint extractFOR THE CHOCOLATE COATING:– 6-8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate use more as needed
INSTRUCTIONS
Put small chocolate pieces in a heatproof bowl. Set aside. For 45–60 seconds, I microwave heavy whipping cream in a glass measuring cup. Stay alert to avoid bubbling!
1
Remove microwaved heavy cream and carefully add peppermint. Wait 4-5 minutes after pouring warm heavy whipping cream over chocolate.
2
Mix gently one-way until smooth. Stir chocolate gently in 15-second increments in the microwave until smooth. Wrap chocolate in plastic and chill for 3 hours.
3
Use parchment on a large baking sheet. Take plastic wrap and chilled filling off. Use a spoon, cookie scoop, or similar tool to measure filling evenly. Place hand-formed balls on baking sheet.
4
Melt chocolate coating in fridge. Reserve a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5
Chop chocolate and put in microwave-safe bowl. To melt and smooth chocolate, microwave for 20–30 seconds, stirring well after each increment.
6
After refrigerating, dip truffles in melted chocolate and place on baking sheet. Once all truffles are coated, refrigerate the baking sheet until the chocolate sets.