Gingerbread Truffles Recipe
Delightfully rich and festive, these Gingerbread Truffles combine the warm spices of classic gingerbread cookies with creamy cream cheese, all coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, these no-bake treats are easy to make and offer a luscious bite-sized dessert that captures the essence of the season with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 20-24 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 300g (about 2 ½ cups) gingerbread cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
- 120g (4 oz or half a block) cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Coating
- 250g (8 oz) white chocolate chips or melting wafers
Optional Toppings
- Festive sprinkles
- Crushed gingerbread
- Dusting of cinnamon
Instructions
- Crush the Cookies: Place the gingerbread cookies in a food processor and pulse until finely ground, creating a fine crumb. Alternatively, place cookies in a sealed zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin until finely crumbed.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread crumbs, softened cream cheese, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Stir with a spoon or use hands to mix until a soft, sticky dough forms, ensuring all spices are evenly distributed.
- Roll into Balls: Scoop out approximately 1 tablespoon of the dough mixture and roll it between your palms to form smooth balls. Place each truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Continue this process until you have 20 to 24 truffles.
- Chill the Truffles: Refrigerate the tray for at least 30 minutes, or freeze for 15 minutes, until the truffles are firm and easy to handle.
- Melt and Dip: Place white chocolate chips or melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate using a fork, letting excess drip off before returning it to the parchment-lined tray. Add optional toppings while the chocolate coating is still wet for extra festive flair.
- Let Set: Allow the coated truffles to set at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes or speed up the process by placing them back in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens. Once set, the truffles are ready to enjoy or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
- Ensure the gingerbread cookies are finely ground to avoid gritty texture.
- If you don’t have a food processor, use a sturdy zip-top bag and rolling pin to crush cookies thoroughly.
- For a darker, richer contrast, try dipping truffles in melted dark or milk chocolate instead of white chocolate.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Let truffles come to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.
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