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Eggnog Truffles (with Rum and Eggnog)

Last updated on August 19, 2022Originally published December 7, 201716 CommentsSabine

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Eggnog truffles are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and deliciously sweet with flavors of white chocolate, eggnog, rum, vanilla and nutmeg. Make a batch for yourself or as a gift for someone special! By the way, have you tried my dark chocolate truffles yet?

A few eggnog truffles on a wooden table with one truffle being half eaten

Step-by-step video tutorial

Expert tips for success

  • Before adding the white chocolate to the butter, allow it to cool slightly. It shouldn't be too warm or the mixture will take too long to thicken up.
  • Freeze the scooped eggnog truffle mixture for at least 1 hour before dipping in the chocolate coating. This will prevent the truffles from melting into the coating.
  • Be quick when coating the truffles and work in batches. Take only a few truffles out of the freezer at a time and leave the rest in the freezer until you're done with the current batch.
  • Also allow the white chocolate shell to cool slightly before dipping in the truffle balls.
Mixed truffle mixture in a large mixing bowl with a mixer next to it

Notes on ingredients

  • This recipe contains eggnog and rum for maximum flavor. If you plan to serve these truffles to children or people who don't drink alcohol, you can use non-alcoholic eggnog and rum extract instead.
  • I used real bourbon vanilla beans, but vanilla extract works just as well.
  • Feel free to alter the recipe as you like, substituting dark chocolate for white chocolate and adding crushed candy canes, peppermint extract, cinnamon, or candied orange to taste.

How long do they last

Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

A pile of truffles dusted with nutmeg on a silver tray and festive decoration around them

More Holiday recipes to try

  • Eggnog Gingerbread Tiramisu
  • Gingerbread Men
  • Linzer Cookies
  • Eggnog Gingerbread Cheesecake
  • Christmas Cookies
  • Vanillekipferl
A few eggnog truffles on a wooden table with one truffle being half eaten

Eggnog Truffles (with Eggnog and Rum)

5 from 7 votes
Author Sabine Venier
Calories: 186kcal
Servings: 25 - 30 truffles
Prep 30 minutes
Chill 8 hours
Total 8 hours 30 minutes
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Eggnog truffles are the perfect holiday treat. They're easy to make and deliciously sweet with flavors of white chocolate, eggnog, rum, vanilla and nutmeg. Make a batch for yourself or as a gift for someone special! By the way, have you tried my dark chocolate truffles yet?

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 9.3 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup eggnog
  • 3 tablespoon rum
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Coating

  • 14.1 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled

Instructions

  • Using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until soft and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the melted chocolate and stir until creamy for about 1 minute. Add the eggnog and mix on low speed until combined. Add the rum, vanilla, and nutmeg and mix until well combined and smooth.
  • Chill in the freezer for about 15-30 minutes or until firm enough to spoon balls of the mixture with an ice cream scoop. Place the balls on a parchment paper layered sheet and freeze for about 1 hour or overnight.
  • Quickly dip the truffles in the melted chocolate to coat them completely and let them dry in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon before serving, if you like. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 186kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 72mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.1mg
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword eggnog truffles recipe
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About Sabine

Sabine is a professional baker, cookbook author, and award-winning food photographer.

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Comments

  1. Julie

    December 24, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    Not sure what happened as we followed your recipe and steps exactly except for adding rum—when I added the eggnog, it looks like the batch curdled and is in little bumps! Everything was fresh. Any insight there?

    Reply
    • Sabine

      December 26, 2021 at 6:13 am

      It's normal that it looks curdled when you add the eggnog and is nothing to worry about. You can see in the video that mine looks the same in the beginning. Just keep mixing and it will come together. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Amy

    November 05, 2021 at 1:08 am

    No where in the written recipe does it list nutmeg, but then in the video you add 1/4 t. I'm confused

    Reply
    • Sabine

      November 08, 2021 at 6:21 am

      Thank you so much for letting me know! I just corrected it and added the nutmeg.

      Reply
  3. Jennifer

    September 24, 2020 at 7:22 am

    Did you use unsalted or salted butter?

    Reply
    • Sabine

      September 28, 2020 at 7:04 am

      Unsalted butter.

      Reply
  4. Marlane

    December 16, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    I know you coated the top with some ground nutmeg, but have you tried to add additional nutmeg inside? These sound super vanilla flavored, so I was just curious since I LOVE nutmeg!

    Reply
    • Sabine

      December 17, 2018 at 2:58 am

      Yes, I love the taste of super vanilla flavored eggnog. But you could add just 1 vanilla bean (or skip it completely) and add 1/4 tsp nutmeg to the truffles. Then the nutmeg taste is more present. Happy holidays!

      Reply
  5. Emily Prueitt

    December 03, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    Can rum extract replace the rum?

    Reply
    • Sabine

      December 04, 2018 at 1:42 pm

      Yes, absolutely!

      Reply
  6. Rebecca Hamilton

    December 10, 2017 at 5:08 pm

    Could you use candiquik or do you need to use real white chocolate?

    Reply
    • Sabine

      December 10, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      You could use candiquik for the coating. For the filling, I recommend using real white chocolate because of the consistency.

      Reply
  7. Karly

    December 08, 2017 at 10:10 pm

    Drooling already. These look SO good- how have I never thought to try an eggnog truffle before? Swoon.

    Reply
    • Sabine

      December 09, 2017 at 9:57 am

      I know, Karly. Once you tried them you won't miss them anymore. Thank you!

      Reply
  8. cakespy

    December 08, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Oh, oh DARLING. These look perfect. Decadent little truffles like this are one of my favorite mid afternoon snacks.

    Reply
    • Sabine

      December 08, 2017 at 1:33 pm

      I know exactly what you are talking about. Thank you so much. Enjoy them!

      Reply

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