Happy Hour Eggnog Truffles are decadent, silky balls of white chocolate eggnog ganache, spices and bourbon. Perfect for gifting or NYE celebrations!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 45 minutesminutes
Total Time 45 minutesminutes
Author I Sugar Coat It
Ingredients
Ganache:
295gramseggnog1 ΒΌ cup, homemade or store-bought
2.5gramsfreshly grated nutmeg1 tsp
454gramswhite chocolate33%
30gramsmix of bourbon and brandy2 tablespoons, adjust to taste or omit for a non-alcoholic version
Coating:
300gramswhite chocolatetempered
Instructions
Heat the eggnog on a saucepan just until it starts to bubble around the edges
Remove from heat, stir the freshly grated nutmeg into the eggnog. Cover and allow to infuse.
While infusing, add chocolate to a metal bowl and place over a pot of simmering water. Melt the chocolate slowly. (this can also be done using a microwave).
Remove the bowl of melted chocolate from the heat and wipe any moisture from the bottom. Stir to melt any remaining pieces of chocolate and stir to cool.
Pour one-third of the cooled eggnog mixture onto the melted white chocolate and stir vigorously with a wooden spoon, or a whisk (do not whisk, stir). Repeat with the remaining two-thirds.
Add the bourbon and stir until you have a homogeneous mixture.
If piping, allow to cool at room temperature, stranger to a large piping bag and fill truffle shells. Allow to set and cap shells with remaining tempered chocolate.
If rolling, allow the ganache to cool at room temperature, cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for four hours, or overnight. Use a measuring spoon or melon baller to scoop small ball shapes. Place the scooped ganache on a sheet pan lined with parchment or silicone mat. Return to the fridge for an hour.
To finish both versions, coat the ganache with a thin layer of tempered chocolate. Embellish with sprinkles and allow to set at room temperature.