Delicious Sweet Eggnog Truffles to Spread Holiday Cheer
These Sweet Eggnog Truffles are a decadent holiday treat capturing festive flavors and scents.
Equipment
- - Saucepan
- - Baking sheet
- - Mixing bowl
- refrigerator
- Freezer
Ingredients
For the Truffle Filling
- 3 cups White Chocolate Morsels Ghirardelli recommended
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
- 1 cup Marshmallow Cream Fluff brand recommended
- 2 cups Sugar Granulated
- 3/4 cup Eggnog Full-fat for best richness
- 1 tbsp Nutmeg Freshly ground
For the Coating
- 32 oz White Chocolate Wafers Avoid baking chips
For the Garnish
- 1 tbsp Nutmeg For sprinking on top
Instructions
Instructions
- In a saucepan, mix together sugar, eggnog, and softened butter. Heat over medium-high and stir well until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it bubble for exactly 2 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the rum extract and 1 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg.
- Pour this mixture over the marshmallow cream and white chocolate morsels in a mixing bowl. Allow it to sit for 30 seconds before stirring until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate mixture onto a lined baking sheet in a layer that's about 3/4 inch thick. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
- Once set, cut the mixture into 1-inch pieces and roll each piece into a smooth ball.
- Place your rolled truffles in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Melt the white chocolate wafers according to package instructions.
- Dip each frozen truffle in the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated, and tap off any excess.
- While the coating is still wet, sprinkle with freshly grated nutmeg.
- Refrigerate your truffles for about 30 minutes until the coating is set.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with additional melted chocolate for an extra touch of sweetness.