Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Making the Gingerbread Truffles
- Place the crisp gingerbread cookies into a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Remove 2 tablespoons of crumbs and set aside for the garnish.
- Add the softened cream cheese, dark molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to the remaining crumbs in the food processor. Pulse until a dense, dark brown spiced cookie dough forms and pulls away from the sides.
- Line a baking sheet with white parchment paper. Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough and roll firmly between your palms to create perfectly round truffles.
- Place the baking sheet in the freezer for exactly 30 minutes to firm up the centers and lock in their round shape.
- Create a double boiler and gently melt the chopped white chocolate bars with the refined coconut oil, stirring constantly until you achieve a smooth, glossy consistency. Remove from heat.
- Remove a few truffles from the freezer at a time. Submerge each into the melted white chocolate, using a dipping fork to retrieve it. Tap the fork on the bowl's edge to let excess chocolate drip off.
- Place the coated truffle back on the parchment paper. Immediately apply a delicate dusting of the reserved crushed brown gingerbread cookie crumbs and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder before the shell sets. Let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature until firm.
Nutrition
Notes
Preventing Seized Chocolate: Never let water boil vigorously under your double boiler, and keep all water droplets away from the melting white chocolate.
Storage: Keep finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Storage: Keep finished truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
