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Creamy Andes Mint Chocolate Truffles

Creamy Andes Mint Chocolate Truffles to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Indulge in Creamy Andes Mint Chocolate Truffles that offer a delightful chocolate and mint combination.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Truffle Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for richer taste
  • ½ cup crushed Andes mints
For the Coating
  • 1 cup milk chocolate wafers

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Handheld mixer
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and confectioner's sugar. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and crushed Andes mints in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  3. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream cheese mixture and blend until combined.
  4. Wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.
  5. Roll the chilled mixture into one-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  6. Melt the milk chocolate wafers and coat each truffle fully in the melted chocolate.
  7. Optionally, garnish with chopped Andes mints or drizzled melted green chocolate.
  8. Let the truffles set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Freeze for longer storage.

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