Description
Indulge in the winter wonderland with these rich and creamy chocolate almond truffles. The combination of milk chocolate, almond extract, and chopped almonds, coated in melted white chocolate and festive red/green candy melts, creates a delightful treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounce milk chocolate
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ teaspoon almond extract
- ⅓ cup almonds chopped
- 16 ounce white chocolate melted
- ¼ cup red/green candy melts
Instructions
- Melt Milk Chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt milk chocolate in the microwave or using a double boiler.
- Add Cream and Almond Extract: Stir in heavy whipping cream and almond extract until smooth.
- Mix in Chopped Almonds: Fold in chopped almonds into the chocolate mixture.
- Form Truffle Balls: Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Coat with White Chocolate: Dip each truffle into melted white chocolate and place back on the baking sheet.
- Decorate: Drizzle with melted red/green candy melts for a festive touch.
- Chill: Refrigerate the truffles until set, then enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the toppings by using sprinkles, crushed nuts, or cocoa powder.
- For a boozy twist, add a splash of amaretto or rum to the chocolate mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg