Candy Cane Truffles
Candy cane truffles are a rich and indulgent Christmas candy perfect for the holidays! If you like the combination of chocolate and peppermint, you’re going to love these candy cane truffles.
Servings: 30 truffles
Ingredients
- 2 Tony's Chocolonely dark chocolate candy cane bars 2 bars
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup crushed candy cane pieces
Instructions
- Start by chopping your chocolate bars into small chunks, then transfer the chunks to a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 60 seconds, or until the heavy cream is hot, but not boiling.
- Pour the hot heavy cream into your bowl of chocolate chunks, then set aside for 5 minutes to let the chocolate melt.
- Whisk the chocolate and heavy cream mixture to create a smooth ganache.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, making sure wrap is touching the surface of the ganache then transfer to the fridge to set for at least 3 hours.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and put on a pair of disposable gloves.
- Begin rolling the ganache into balls roughly 1 inch in size, placing on your prepared baking sheet as you go.
- Add your crushed candy cane pieces into a small bowl. Working one by one, roll each chocolate ball in the candy cane pieces, coating the exterior completely, then return to the baking sheet.
- Chill in the fridge until ready to enjoy!