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Gingerbread Truffles

Decadent Gingerbread Truffles for a Festive Holiday Treat

Delight in these Gingerbread Truffles, a no-bake holiday treat combining crunch and creaminess, perfect for gifts or gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 20 truffles
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Truffles
  • 200 g Gingernut Biscuits Can substitute with other ginger snaps.
  • 100 g Ground Almonds Can substitute with almond flour or omit for nut-free.
  • 200 g Sweetened Condensed Milk Best results with sweetened.
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Can be omitted for gentler spice.
For the Coating
  • 200 g White Chocolate Dark chocolate can be used for richer flavor.
  • Crystallised Ginger Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Greaseproof paper
  • Fork
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Tray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gingerbread Truffles
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine crushed gingernut biscuits, ground almonds, and ground ginger until no lumps remain.
  2. Pour in sweetened condensed milk and mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until a thick dough forms.
  3. Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place on a lined tray.
  4. Cover the tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Melt white chocolate using a bain-marie or microwave and allow to cool slightly.
  6. Dip each truffle into the melted chocolate and allow excess to drip off.
  7. Sprinkle finely chopped crystallised ginger on top of each truffle if desired.
  8. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until the chocolate is fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1truffleCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate and chill the mixture well before rolling into balls.

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