Creamy Andes Mint Chocolate Truffles Recipe
Delightfully rich and creamy Andes Mint Chocolate Truffles combine smooth cream cheese with semisweet chocolate and refreshing peppermint essence, finished with crunchy Andes mints and decorative green white chocolate for a festive, minty treat perfect for any special occasion or holiday celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon peppermint essence
- 1 package chocolate melting wafers
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped Andes mints (mixed into the truffle mixture)
- 1/2 cup chopped Andes mints (for topping)
- 1 cup white chocolate melting wafers, colored green (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy to create the base texture for the truffles.
- Melt Semisweet Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave, gently melt the 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips until smooth, taking care not to burn the chocolate.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir the melted semisweet chocolate into the cream cheese until fully incorporated. Mix in the powdered sugar, peppermint essence, and 1/4 cup of chopped Andes mints until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Shape Truffles: Chill the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm it up, then scoop and roll into small balls approximately 1 inch in diameter using your hands.
- Melt Chocolate Wafers: Melt the chocolate melting wafers according to package instructions in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth and glossy.
- Coat Truffles: Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each truffle into the melted chocolate wafers to fully coat it. Immediately sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped Andes mints before the coating sets to add texture and extra mint flavor.
- Decorate with White Chocolate: Melt the green-colored white chocolate wafers and drizzle gently over the coated truffles for an attractive, festive finish.
- Set Truffles: Place the finished truffles on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate until the coating hardens, about 1 hour.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth truffle texture.
- Use high-quality semisweet chocolate for the best flavor and meltability.
- Chilling the mixture before shaping helps prevent the truffles from sticking to your hands.
- Work quickly when coating the truffles so the melted chocolate doesn’t harden before you finish dipping.
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Keywords: Andes mint truffles, chocolate truffles, peppermint desserts, creamy chocolate treats, holiday truffles
