Best Eggnog Truffle Cups Recipes

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EGGNOG TRUFFLES



Eggnog Truffles image

Eggnog Truffles make a great holiday or hostess gift. Package the truffles in a holiday tin between wax paper.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 5h25m

Yield Makes 2 dozen or 12 (2 truffles) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound white baking chocolate, divided
4 ounces (1/2 package) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Nutmeg, Ground
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Imitation Rum Extract
Additional McCormick® Nutmeg, ground for sprinkling

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 8 ounces of the chocolate as directed on package. Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, nutmeg and extract in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed mixer until well blended and smooth. Add melted chocolate; beat until well mixed. Cover. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or until firm.
  • 2. Shape into 24 (about 3/4-inch) balls. Place on wax paper-lined tray. Refrigerate until ready to dip.
  • 3. Coat only 12 truffles at a time. Melt 4 ounces of the remaining chocolate in small microwavable bowl on MEDIUM (50% power) 1 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Using a fork, dip 1 truffle at a time into the melted chocolate. Tap back of fork 2 or 3 times against edge of dish to allow excess chocolate to drip off. Place truffles on wax paper-lined tray. (If there are any "bald" spots on truffle, cover with melted chocolate that remains on the fork). Sprinkle truffles with nutmeg. Repeat with remaining 4 ounces chocolate and remaining truffles.
  • 4. Refrigerate 1 hour or until chocolate is set. Store truffles between layers of wax paper in airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.

EGGNOG TRUFFLES



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This recipe is sponsored by Kohl's®. These truffle-like sweets have all the beloved flavors found in a traditional cup of eggnog: nutmeg, rum and (of course) eggs! When putting them together, be sure to cook the egg mixture until it's very thick so the candies hold their shape.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield about 30 eggnog truffles

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon rum
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Vegetable oil, for rolling
Gold sanding sugar, for decorating

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a simmer over medium heat. Set a heatproof bowl over the water (do not let the bowl touch the water). Add the egg yolks, granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, rum and vanilla. Whisk to combine, then cook, stirring often, until very thick and glossy, about 25 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Add the confectioners' sugar to the egg mixture. Beat with a handheld mixer until thoroughly combined. With oiled hands, roll the mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Roll the balls in gold sugar. Serve at once.

EGGNOG TRIFLE



Eggnog Trifle image

This classic Christmas dessert is too delicious to have just once a year. So our family serves it for birthdays...and whatever other occasion we can think of! -Cynthia Butt, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups eggnog
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
1 loaf-shaped angel food cake (10-1/2 ounces) or sponge cake
1 cup raspberry jam or preserves
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maraschino cherry halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix until blended. Gradually add eggnog; mix well. Fold in extract and 1 cup whipped cream; set aside. , Cut cake into 1/2-in. slices; place a fourth in a 2-qt. serving bowl. Top with 1/3 cup jam. Spoon 1 cup of eggnog mixture over all. Repeat twice. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , Fold sugar and vanilla into remaining whipped cream; spoon on top of trifle. Garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 329mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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