Chocolate Mint Truffles: Easy Homemade Mini Mint Desserts

Indulge in the perfect blend of rich chocolate and refreshing mint with this easy chocolate mint truffles recipe! These homemade truffles are a must-try for anyone who loves mint desserts. Crafted with simple ingredients, this dessert truffles recipe delivers velvety mint chocolate truffles that melt in your mouth. Whether you’re making candy truffles for a special occasion or just satisfying a sweet craving, this easy truffles recipe is a delightful addition to your mint chocolate recipes collection.

Why I Love Chocolate Mint Truffles

My fondness for chocolate truffle-making began long ago with a friend from high school. When my boys were young, my friend would come over to visit and we would experiment with fun recipes during the boys’ naptime. One of the experiments was a truffle recipe we had discovered. Most of the ingredients were easy to find, and the result was delicious. We made enough to give away and still had some left over for ourselves. I love to put favorite flavor combinations together, including raspberry white chocolate, chocolate orange, white chocolate peanut butter, dark chocolate raspberry, and now chocolate mint. The mint and chocolate flavors bring to mind cool, crisp winter days. Read on for the easy chocolate mint truffles recipe!

Chocolate Mint Truffles Equipment

As a gift, my friend brought a little gadget that I still use for truffle making. It’s a little scooper, size 100, that is the standard size used for scooping the balls of chocolate mint truffle filling.  It’s not essential for truffle making, but it sure makes the shaping process easier, and the truffles all turn out the same size. Whenever I use this scooper, I think of my friend and those long-ago days of laughing our way through recipes that were new to us while the boys were napping.

Here are some other items you will want to have on hand for your chocolate mint truffles adventure.

1 medium-sized heavy-gauge saucepan

1 cookie sheet (depending upon how closely you space the truffles, you may need another cookie sheet)

Plastic wrap

Aluminum foil

1 heat-resistant mixing bowl that will fit over a saucepan or a double boiler

Chocolate Mint Truffles Ingredients

Most of the ingredients for these chocolate mint truffles are easy to find at any grocery store. The one exception might be the Guittard mint chocolate chips. I found mine at Winco Foods.

Here are all the ingredients you will need to make this easy chocolate mint truffles recipe:

1 and 1/2 cups mint chocolate chips

3 tablespoons heavy cream

1 tablespoon butter

1/4 teaspoon mint or peppermint extract (optional)

For coating the outside:

1 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate bars broken into small chunks

2 teaspoons shortening (I use butter flavored Crisco)

Chocolate Mint Truffles Instructions

In heavy-gauge saucepan, combine mint chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth.

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for 20 minutes.

Line a baking sheet with foil. Using the 100-sized scooper, drop scoops of the mixture onto the foil-lined baking sheet.

No scooper? No problem! You could also drop teaspoonsful of the mixture onto the baking sheet, then shape into balls. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.

Dipping the Truffles

How do you melt dark or semi-sweet chocolate for dipping? Here’s my favorite method. While truffles are freezing, heat water in a saucepan. Place a mixing bowl over the hot (not boiling) water. Melt the chocolate chips and shortening, stirring until smooth.

Drop frozen truffles, one at a time, into the melted coating. Stir quickly to coat. Remove with a fork, shaking off excess coating.

Place coated truffles on the cookie sheet. Decorate with an optional topping like green sprinkles to give a hint about the mint flavor. I always appreciate flavor clues when I’m choosing which truffle to indulge in.

Chill coated chocolate truffles in the refrigerator until set. Store the mint chocolate truffles in the refrigerator. This recipe makes about 2 dozen truffles.

Common Questions About Making Truffles

Do truffles need to be refrigerated?

Yes, mint chocolate truffles store best in the refrigerator, at least the homemade variety. However, if the chocolate coating is too thick, chilled chocolate mint truffles may be difficult to bite into. When you are coating the chocolate mint truffles with melted chocolate, try to make sure the melted chocolate is not too thick. You could always set the covered container of chocolate mint truffles out on a counter for a few hours, then see what you think of the difference.

Is it OK to freeze mint chocolate truffles?

White chocolate truffles may be frozen for up to 3 months. Before enjoying white chocolate truffles that have been in the freezer, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. Before serving, let them come to room temperature, then enjoy every delicious bite.

How do you roll truffles without melting them?

You need to work quickly to roll the frozen truffles around in the melted white chocolate. Using a fork or spoon, swirl the frozen truffle around in the melted chocolate, coating the truffle. Speedily lift the truffle out of the warm white chocolate, let the excess drip off, then place the truffle back on the foil-lined baking sheet.

What size scoop is best for truffles?

The scoop size that is generally used for making chocolate truffles is a size 100. That size is about 3/4 tablespoon capacity. It’s just the right tool for making these bite-sized gems.

How do you make perfectly round truffles?

The secret is using a size 100 scoop. You can also shape the truffles by hand after scooping, but work quickly so the chocolate doesn’t melt. You can run your hands under cold water beforehand so the chocolate won’t melt as quickly.

What do you do if a truffle is too soft?

Return the truffle to a freezer. Check after 30 minutes. If the truffle is still too soft, keep adding more time in the freezer until the desired firmness is reached.

Why is my truffle mix not setting?

Patience when mixing the chocolate, butter, and cream is important. If you heat the mixture too quickly, it will not become thick and creamy. Mix and stir on the low heat setting, then be sure to chill the mixture in the freezer for the recommended time before attempting to scoop and shape the mixture into balls.

More Food Inspiration

Thinking of making this chocolate mint truffle recipe? Maybe you are inspired to make an entire homemade candy gift box with dark chocolate peppermint bark, peanut butter fudge, and milk chocolate toffee. Are you a fan of the white chocolate raspberry combination? Try making white chocolate raspberry cake pops or white chocolate raspberry scones. Whether you are making a treat or making a meal, it’s always nice to have a plan. If you’re looking for a way to get more organized with your food planning efforts, I’ve got something for you. Free, editable meal planners! The templates can be used over and over, as often as you need them. You can make as many duplicates as you like, and you’ll be able to save old meal plans for future reference. I hope it simplifies things for you.

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I hope you enjoy making white chocolate raspberry truffles. May all of your treat-making endeavors meet with great success!

 

 

Lisa Mitchell is a wife, mom, and school librarian who likes to create and share recipes, often using fresh ingredients from her family’s small Pacific Northwest farm. To learn more about what this website has to offer, click on over to the Welcome page.

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