Mint Chocolate Truffles Food

5-INGREDIENT PEPPERMINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the cream just until it comes to a boil. Then immediately remove cream from heat and add in chopped chocolate. Allow the mixture to sit, untouched, for two minutes, then whisk smooth. Stir in the butter and peppermint extract and vigorously whisk until smooth and shiny.
• Pour the mixture into a medium bowl and cool to room temperature before tightly covering the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerating for 2 hours, or until firm enough to scoop.
• Fill a medium pot one-third full with water and bring it to a low simmer over medium heat. Place a heatproof bowl that will fit on top of the pan snugly, but will not touch the simmering water, on top of the pan. Reduce the heat to low and add two-thirds of the chopped chocolate into the bowl over the pot. Heat until the chocolate is completely melted, stirring occasionally with a silicone spatula. Once the chocolate is completely melted, remove the pan from the heat - keeping the bowl on top of the pan - and stir in the reserved chocolate.
• Right before dipping, pour the melted chocolate into a liquid measuring cup.
• Before you begin, make sure you have enough room in your refrigerator for both baking sheets; the truffles must chill before being dipped in the chocolate coating.
• Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
• Measure 2 teaspoons of the truffle filling and quickly roll it between your hands to form a ball. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with all truffles. Refrigerate the rolled truffles for at least 15 minutes before dipping in the chocolate.
• Remove the chilled truffles from the refrigerator and begin dipping them into the chocolate using a small spoon or fork. Transfer the dipped truffles back onto the baking sheets and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
• Allow truffles to sit at room temperature until set, about 1 hour.

CHOCOLATE, MINT & CHILLI TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Pour the cream into a pan and heat until just steaming, but not boiling. Put the chopped chocolate and butter in a bowl, pour over the hot cream, and stir until smooth. Add the golden syrup, mint extract and chilli. Chill until firm, about 2 hrs.
• Using a melon baller roll into 1 tsp balls. Roll the balls in chopped almonds and set on a tray. Cover and chill until serving.

EASY MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. , In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in chips and peppermint extract until chocolate is melted. Stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla until smooth. Spread into prepared pan., Refrigerate, uncovered, for 3 hours or until firm. Lift out of pan; cut into 1-1/2-in. squares. Roll each into a ball. Roll truffles in cocoa, nuts or sprinkles. Refrigerate in an airtight container.

CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Blitz the biscuits in the food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs
• Add the 1/3rd Cup Condensed milk and blitz again.
• Prepare a small bowl with ¼ cup of coconut and a large plate for the prepared truffles
• Begin to roll the truffles, taking a teaspoon sized amount and rolling well until it forms a solid even ball, then roll gently in the coconut, set on the plate and repeat.
• Pop in the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes until firm to the touch.
• If coating in melted chocolate, prepare the melted chocolate, then dip the truffles in carefully using a spoon then drain off the bulk of the chocolate and set it down on a tray covered in baking paper and allow to cool at room temp.
• Can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or cupboard until ready to share, best served at room temperature.

MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Bring the cream just to the boil in a pan. Turn off the heat and stir in the chocolate. Stir until melted, then add the peppermint. Cool, then chill until the mixture is solid, about 2-3 hrs.
• Scoop out teaspoons of the mixture and roll into small walnut-size balls with your hands, then roll in icing sugar. They will keep chilled for 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

GORDON RAMSAY'S MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Pour both creams into a medium saucepan. Lightly bash the mint sprigs with a wooden spoon to release their fragrance and add to the pan. Heat very gently for 5-6 minutes to infuse the cream with the mint.
• Meanwhile, break up the chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl with the diced butter and honey.
• Strain the hot cream through a sieve onto the chocolate, butter and honey, stirring as you do so; discard the mint sprigs. Continue to stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth.
• Pour the mixture into a wide, shallow dish, cover and chill in the fridge for an hour or until firm.
• Scatter your chosen coating(s) on separate plates. Take the truffle mix from the fridge and, using a teaspoon, scoop out a portion and shape into a sphere by quickly rolling it in your hands. (Do this speedily to avoid the truffle melting with the warmth of your hands.) Toss the truffle in your preferred coating and arrange on a plate. Repeat with the rest.
• Place the truffles in a shallow plastic container, seal and refrigerate until firm and ready to serve. Eat within 3-4 days.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP TRUFFLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add sugar, peppermint extract and food coloring. Beat until well combined. Fold in chocolate morsels. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, drop onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for about an hour (more is fine). Using a toothpick, pick up the truffle and dip it into the melted chocolate, tapping the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate. If desired, add a couple of mini morsels for garnish. Store in refrigerator for up to a week.

CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine the chocolate, butter, cream and schnapps and heat over moderately-low heat, stirring, until it is smooth.
• Transfer to a small bowl and chill, covered, for 2 hours, or until firm.
• In a small bowl, sift together cocoa and icing sugar and combine well.
• Put bowl of truffle mixture in a bowl of ice and cold water.
• Form the mixture into 1 inch balls, coating fingers with cocoa mixture to keep truffle from sticking, and roll balls in cocoa mixture.
• Chill on a baking sheet lined with wax paper for atleast 1 hour, or until firm.
• Serve in a dish garnished with fresh mint leaves.
• (the truffles keep in an airtight container, chilled, for up to 2 weeks).

CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a standing mixer fitted with flat beater, or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, place softened cream cheese. Beat cream cheese for a few seconds.
• Meanwhile, melt chocolate in microwave. Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 90 seconds at 70 percent power. Stir and continue to microwave for 30-second, then 15-second, intervals until chocolate chips are almost all melted. Stir until all chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Scrape chocolate into the mixer and blend with cream cheese. Mix in peppermint extract. Gradually stir in confectioner's sugar. Place whole bowl in the refrigerator for an hour.
• Line two baking trays with wax paper. Remove truffle filling from refrigerator. Roll balls of filling between your palms and place on baking trays. The balls should be about 1 inch across.
• Melt the milk chocolate chips the same way you melted the semi-sweet chocolate chips. Drop a truffle into the chocolate, roll it around with a spoon, and lift it out of the chocolate with a fork. Tap fork on side of bowl a few times to remove excess chocolate, then slide truffle back on tray. Finish with the rest of the truffles and let chocolate set well, 1 to 2 hours at room temperature.
• To add decoration, melt the green candy melts in the microwave as you did the chocolate. Pour into a disposable decorating bag (available at craft store) or a freezer zip-top bag. Snip the tip of the bag and pipe your designs. Let set about 30 minutes.

MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add sugar, peppermint extract and food coloring. Beat until well combined.
• Fold in chocolate morsels.
• Using a 1 tbsp scoop, drop onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Freeze for about an hour (more is fine).
• Using a toothpick, pick up the truffle and dip it into the melted chocolate, tapping the side of the bowl to remove the excess chocolate. If desired, add a couple of mini morsels for garnish. Store in refrigerator for up to a week.

WHITE CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Grate or finely chop white chocolate. The smaller the pieces the easier they will melt with the heated cream. Place in a medium bowl and set aside.
• Heat cream and mint flavouring in a small saucepan. Heart until it just starts to simmer.
• Remove from heat and pour over the prepared white chocolate. Let the chocolate and cream sit for 1 minute.
• After 1 minute, using a spatula, mix chocolate and cream slowly until it is smooth and shiny.
• Taste for mint flavour. If you feel you need to add more, do so now.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for 4 hours or overnight.
• Once the truffle mixture has chilled, spoon out teaspoon size balls. Roll truffle mixture in your hands to form round balls. Place on a lined tray.Note: Wipe hands with kitchen towel every 2-3 truffles as hands will get greasy, and truffles will be hard to roll.
• Roll the truffle balls in the prepared truffle coating and place them back on the tray covered with baking paper.
• Once all balls are rolled in coating place in the fridge to keep chilled until ready to serve. They can also be stored in the freezer.

MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Finely chop chocolates and put into glass mixing bowl.
• Heat cream in small saucepan until it begins to boil.
• Pour cream into chocolates and stir slowly until chocolate is melted. It should look smooth and glossy.
• Place in fridge for 1 hour or until set enough to scoop out with a # 60 scoop.
• Place balls on baking sheet lined with foil.
• Refrigerate another 30 minutes, until firm.
• Roll each ball in hands to make round ball.
• ROll in sugar, cocoa or both.

MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Cream together cream cheese, butter and mint extract until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Gently stir in chocolate chips. Chill the filling for at least 3 hours.
• Roll into 1 inch balls and place on parchment paper. The filling can get sticky. Pop it back in the fridge to chill a bit more if it gets too sticky to work with. Chill the truffles for at least 3 hours.
• Gently melt the chocolate over low heat in a double boiler or in the microwave for 10 second intervals. Dip each of the chilled truffles in the chocolate and let cool completely on parchment paper. Store in the fridge. Will last a week in the refrigerator or several weeks in the freezer.

EASY MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Combine brownie mix, oil, water, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir 50 strokes with a spoon. Spread into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 28 to 31 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
• Break up warm brownies into a large bowl. Roughly chop mint thins and add to the bowl; stir until well combined, allowing the brownies' heat to slightly melt the chocolate.
• Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, pressing firmly so they hold together. Chill in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Combine chocolate chips and oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
• Dip each brownie ball into the melted chocolate and turn with a fork to coat. Lift and allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place dipped truffles onto a tray lined with waxed or parchment paper. Top with sprinkles, if desired.
• Refrigerate for 5 minutes (or let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes) until chocolate has set.

CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• 1. Combine chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals until smooth. Cover tightly and chill for 2 hours or until firm.
• 2. Shape into 1-inch balls and roll into nuts, coconut or cocoa power. Cover and chill until serving.

FRESH MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Coarsely chop the 1/3 cup of mint leaves. Place the heavy cream in a small saucepan, and bring the cream to a simmer over medium heat. Once it's simmering, remove the cream from the heat and add the chopped mint leaves, then cover the pot with a lid. Allow the mint to steep in the cream for 15 minutes. Watch the time carefully, as you don't want the mint flavor to be too overpowering.
• While you are waiting for the cream to infuse, place the chopped chocolate in a bowl with the room temperature butter.
• After 15 minutes, remove the lid from the pan and heat the cream again until it is just under the boiling point. Pour the hot cream through a strainer into the chopped chocolate. Discard the strained mint leaves.
• Whisk together the hot cream, chocolate, and butter until the chocolate is melted and you're left with a smooth, shiny mixture. This is your ganache. Press a layer of cling wrap on top of the chocolate and refrigerate it until it is firm enough to scoop 2 to 3 hours.
• Once the ganache is firm, dust your palms lightly with cocoa powder and use a small candy scoop or a teaspoon to roll the ganache into small balls. Re-apply the cocoa powder as needed to keep the truffles from sticking to your hands.
• Melt the chocolate coating in the microwave, stirring after every 30 seconds to prevent overheating. Use a fork or dipping tools to dip a truffle in the chocolate, tapping it against the lip of the bowl to remove excess chocolate before setting it on a foil-covered baking sheet.
• While the chocolate is still wet, press a small mint leaf into the top of each truffle. If you would like the truffles to keep for several days, you should either candy the mint leaves in advance (using the method in this candied flowers recipe) or use another type of decoration since untreated mint leaves will wilt after about a day.
• After all the truffles have been dipped, refrigerate the tray to set the chocolate, for about 20 minutes. Fresh Mint Truffles can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For best taste and texture, bring them to room temperature before serving.

DUTCH CHOCOLATE-MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Bring cream and mint leaves to boil in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Cover; let steep 1 hour. Strain into large bowl, pressing on leaves to release cream. Return cream to saucepan. Simmer until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 5 minutes. Add 12 ounces chopped chocolate and butter to cream. Whisk over low heat until melted and smooth. Stir in liqueur and vanilla. Freeze until firm, about 20 minutes.
• Scoop up 1 tablespoon chocolate mixture. Roll between palms to form ball, then roll ball in grated chocolate. Place in candy cup. Repeat with remaining chocolate mixture and grated chocolate. Arrange truffles in airtight containers; chill. (Can be made ahead. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks, or freeze up to 1 month.) Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving.

DARK CHOCOLATE MINT TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Put entire bag of cookies in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to a fine crumb consistency. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add cream cheese and mix until well combined. Roll into 1-inch balls. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir, then repeat in 1-minute increments until melted and smooth. Mix in peppermint extract.
• Drop chilled balls in the chocolate to coat, let any excess drip off, and place on waxed paper. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over wet chocolate. Return to the refrigerator until chocolate sets, about 1 hour.

MINT CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Heat the dark chocolates and condensed milk in a double boiler over medium-low heat until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth. The mixture will have a slight marshmallow texture. Stir in the mint extract to your taste.
• Remove from the heat, and then cover and refrigerate until completely cool, at least 2 hours.
• Once chilled, roll in teaspoon-size balls, and then dip into the melted milk chocolate coating, using a fork to let the excess chocolate drip off.
• Color the decorators sugar with a small amount of green food coloring and sprinkle on top of the truffles.