Irresistible Sweet Eggnog Truffles for Festive Celebrations
Delight in the magic of December with these Sweet Eggnog Truffles, perfect for festive gatherings and indulgent treats.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- refrigerator
- Freezer
- microwave
Ingredients
Truffle Filling
- 1 cup Fresh Eggnog Use full-fat for best results.
- 1 cup Sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened.
- 1 cup Marshmallow Cream Can substitute with melted marshmallows.
- 10 oz White Chocolate Morsels Opt for quality brands like Ghirardelli.
- 1 teaspoon Rum Extract Or omit for non-alcoholic.
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated preferred.
Coating
- 10 oz White Chocolate Wafers Melt according to package directions.
- 1 teaspoon Freshly Grated Nutmeg For garnish.
Instructions
Making the Truffles
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, eggnog, and softened butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, until it reaches a boil. Maintain the boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the rum extract and nutmeg.
- Pour the hot mixture into a bowl and add marshmallow cream and white chocolate morsels. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Cut the mixture into small pieces and roll each piece into balls. Freeze for 1 hour.
- Melt the white chocolate wafers according to the package directions.
- Dip the frozen truffles into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg before refrigerating for 30 minutes.
Notes
Allow the mixture to cool completely before rolling into balls for a better texture. Adjust the coating thickness with coconut oil if necessary.