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Creamy Eggnog Truffles with Dark Chocolate Coating

Rich no-bake eggnog truffles with a smooth creamy center and a crisp dark chocolate shell, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Eggnog Filling
  • 1 cup white chocolate chopped
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.25 cup eggnog
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg freshly grated
  • 1 pinch salt
Chocolate Coating
  • 1.5 cups dark chocolate chopped
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat eggnog until hot but not boiling, then pour over white chocolate and butter.
  2. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Chill mixture until firm enough to scoop.
  5. Roll into balls and freeze briefly.
  6. Melt dark chocolate and dip truffles.
  7. Set on parchment and garnish as desired.

Notes

For best flavor, allow truffles to rest 24 hours before serving.