Peppermint Truffles Cream Cheese: 1 Divine Treat Quick, Easy, Festive

Short, bright, and perfect for busy hosts these peppermint cream cheese truffles take little hands-on time and deliver big holiday flavor. The base is silky white chocolate blended with cream cheese and a burst of peppermint, chilled and rolled into bite-size rounds. Ready in about an hour with only a few active minutes, they make fast gifts or a last-minute dessert. If you love no-fuss truffles, this is your go-to, and it pairs nicely alongside other truffle ideas like Almond Joy Truffles for a sweet spread.

Peppermint Cream Cheese Truffles

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Quick and easy peppermint cream cheese truffles that deliver festive flavor and are perfect for holiday gifting.

• Total Time: 60 minutes
• Yield: 24 truffles 1x

Ingredients

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• 16 ounces white chocolate, chopped
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
• 1/4 cup festive sprinkles (optional)
• 1 tablespoon peppermint extract

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Instructions

1. Melt white chocolate gently, either in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth.
2. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
3. Add peppermint extract to the cream cheese and beat until combined.
4. Gradually add the melted white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until firm enough to roll.
6. Once firm, scoop tablespoon-sized portions and roll them into balls.
7. Roll the truffles in crushed peppermint candies or festive sprinkles, if desired.
8. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese for quicker mixing and to avoid lumps. For faster chilling, flatten the mixture in a shallow pan.

• Author: Chef Hanna
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Chilling
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 truffles
• Calories: 120
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 50mg
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 1g
• Cholesterol: 5mg