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Healthy Eggnog Truffles Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 truffles
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 136
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Melt white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
  2. In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  3. Fold cooled white chocolate into cream cheese until fully combined.
  4. Mix in eggnog, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and optional alcohol until smooth.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until firm.
  6. Scoop mixture into 1-inch portions and roll into balls.
  7. Chill shaped truffles for 30 minutes.
  8. Melt dark chocolate until smooth.
  9. Dip truffles into melted chocolate, coating completely.
  10. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with gingersnaps or nutmeg.
  11. 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.