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Peppermint Crunch Truffles

Peppermint Crunch Truffles

These Peppermint Crunch Truffles deliver a professional-grade experience through technical precision. The balance of high-quality fats and sharp peppermint provides a sensory contrast that simple store-bought candy cannot match. Mastering this recipe elevates your confectionery skills to a new level.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 20 truffles servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 grams Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa)
  • 240 ml Heavy Cream (36% Fat)
  • 30 grams Grass-Fed Unsalted Butter
  • 5 ml Peppermint Extract
  • 100 grams Crushed Candy Canes
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt (Fine)
  • 300 grams Tempered Dark Chocolate (for coating)

Method
 

  1. Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heat-proof bowl.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream and butter to a gentle simmer.
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, let sit for 60 seconds, then blend until smooth.
  4. Add peppermint extract and sea salt while blending.
  5. Refrigerate the ganache for at least 4 hours until firm.
  6. Scoop and shape the ganache into small rounds.
  7. Melt the tempered chocolate and prepare for dipping.
  8. Dip each truffle in chocolate, remove excess, and place on parchment paper.
  9. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the top immediately.
  10. Let the truffles sit at room temperature for 1 hour to set.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for best results. Be precise with timing and temperature control.