Gingerbread Truffles

 

Preparation time: 10mins
Cook time: 1 hour 35 mins

24 Servings

 

 

Introducing our December Recipe of the Month, brought to you by the team at Lincoln Place.

We are delighted to bring you a special Christmas recipe this month! Say goodbye to old-fashioned gingerbread men. These gingerbread truffles are one-bite wonders packed with spiced flavour and a crunchy gingersnap coating.

Been cooking up a storm lately? We’re always on the lookout for standout recipes from our residents! Submit your favourite dish to info@lincolnplace.com.au for a chance to be our featured recipe of the month next year.

 

 

 

Ingredients

2 tsp. allspice

2 tsp. cinnamon

2 tsp. ground ginger

1 tsp. ground cloves

1 tsp. ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1/4 tsp. Salt

370 g. semisweet chocolate, chopped

235 ml. heavy cream

170 g. finely crushed gingersnaps (from about 26 cookies)

9 oz. white chocolate, chopped

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Method

1. Make the chocolate mixture: In a bowl, mix all spices. Add chopped chocolate. Heat cream in a small saucepan until simmering, then pour over the chocolate and spices. Let sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Pour into an 20x20cm baking pan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour until firm.

2. Shape truffles: Once firm, scoop 16 tablespoon-sized portions of the chocolate mixture. Roll them in the crushed gingersnaps. For 8 more truffles, roll them without the crumbs. Place all truffles on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.

3. Coat with white chocolate: Microwave white chocolate and oil until melted. Coat the chilled uncoated truffles in the white chocolate, then sprinkle with more gingersnaps. Drizzle the remaining white chocolate over the crumb-coated truffles.

4. Chill and serve: Refrigerate the truffles until firm, for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Try our recipe of the month yourself and let us know how it turns out! Send in your results to info@lincolnplace.com.au or tag us on Facebook—we’d love to see your creations!