Description

Eggnog Truffles are creamy, no-bake holiday treats made with white chocolate, cream cheese, eggnog, and warm spices, then coated in rich dark chocolate. These festive truffles capture the flavor of classic eggnog in an elegant bite-sized dessert perfect for gifting and entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

7 oz white chocolate, chopped
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup full-fat eggnog
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon bourbon or dark rum (optional)
7 oz dark chocolate, chopped
2 oz white chocolate, chopped (optional, for drizzle)
2 tablespoons crushed gingersnap cookies or extra nutmeg

Instructions

Melt white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
Fold cooled white chocolate into cream cheese until fully combined.
Mix in eggnog, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and optional alcohol until smooth.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Scoop mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls.
Chill shaped truffles for 30 minutes.
Melt dark chocolate until smooth.
Dip truffles into melted chocolate, coating completely.
Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with gingersnaps or nutmeg.
Refrigerate until coating is fully set.

Notes

Allow melted chocolate to cool slightly before mixing with cream cheese. Chill thoroughly before rolling for best shape. Store truffles refrigerated for optimal texture.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 truffle
Calories: 136
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 32mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 8mg

Keywords: eggnog truffles, holiday truffles, christmas truffles