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the most decadent gingerbread, caramel & white chocolate truffles {low-sugar}

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I’ve gotten into truffles this holiday season more than I have in the past. They’re so festive looking and really compliment a cookie platter!

truffles in bowl

These gingerbread, caramel & white chocolate truffles are so deliciously decadent! The inside is a rich, creamy ganache filled with warm gingerbread spices. Then it’s dipped in white chocolate and topped with drizzled caramel and candied ginger crumbs. Every bite of this lusciousness is a treat!

The filling for these truffles has a slightly different texture than my cookie dough truffles. This is more of a traditional truffle filling of ganache, smooth and creamy. My cookie dough truffles are a bit denser, with a little bit of a chew. Both are delicious in their own ways so you should try them both!

inside white chocolate truffle

how to make gingerbread, caramel and white chocolate truffles

  1. Add gingerbread spices, molasses and milk of choice to a pot, bring it to a boil, and then turn off the oven and let it steep for an hour.
  2. Strain milk mixture.
  3. Add milk mixture to melted white chocolate chips.
  4. Refrigerate to set for 2 hours.
  5. Scoop or pipe fillings into balls (If you’re having trouble rolling them, do the best you can, put them in the freezer for 15 mins. so they’re more hard but still pliable, then roll between your palms).
  6. Freeze until truffles are frozen
  7. Melt chips and cocoa butter.
  8. Dip.
  9. Decorate.
  10. Enjoy!
close picture of truffle on rack

low-sugar white chocolate

I use Lily’s new white chocolate chips for this recipe. You can find them at Walmart, Target, or order online here. I love Lily’s chocolate because it’s made with Stevia, not sugar, with no aftertaste.

Another option is to use ChocZero’s white chocolate chips, which are also sugar-free.

tips for scooping and rolling white chocolate truffles

The luscious gingerbread white chocolate ganache of these truffles will be tacky when you roll them so here are some tips!

NOTE: Make the balls using one of the methods below and don’t worry if they’re not perfectly round. Once you get them rolled, freeze them for 15-20 minutes so they’re pliable and less tacky, and then roll them with your hands and put them back in the freezer until frozen.

  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so the ganache is set.
  • Scoop the ganache and place each roll on a parchment-lined sheet tray or cutting board (something you can easily put in the freezer). Use one of the following to scoop:
    • a cookie scoop
    • a tablespoon or melon baller
    • or use a piping bag with a large circle tip and pipe them onto the parchment
dipped white chocolate truffles on rack

how to make candied (or crystalized) ginger

This is an optional topping for the gingerbread white chocolate truffles take them to the next level so I encourage you to try it. Make this and the caramel sauce ahead of time so when you go to make the truffles, everything is ready.

Store both the candied ginger and caramel sauce in sealed Tupperware containers. You only need to refrigerate the caramel sauce.

I used Alton Brown’s candied ginger recipe and substituted pure granulated sugar for a blend of 1/2 sugar, 1/2 stevia. If you’re worried about adding real sugar to this recipe, using this blend will keep the amount of sugar to a minimum. This recipe takes about an hour to make.

In the end, even if you use 100% real sugar, each truffle will have a very minimal amount because you decorate with a tiny pinch of candied ginger.

If you don’t have time to make candied ginger, you can purchase it online. This brand has one of the lowest sugar amounts that I’ve found.

uses for candied ginger:

  • Chop and add to batter for cookies, such as ginger snaps, or quick bread like gingerbread, zucchini, or banana bread. Or top cookies and bread with it instead.
  • Sprinkle finely chopped pieces as a finishing touch on apple pie a la mode or a whipped cream-topped brownie.
  • Top herbal and chai teas with it.
  • Add chunks to a stir-fry for a sweet and spicy bite.
  • Sprinkle into fruit or vegetable salad for a spicy, sweet flavor lift.
  • Add to a homemade cranberry sauce with orange zest.
  • Snack on it by itself. Crystallized Ginger is especially helpful for calming your stomach.
overhead shot of white chocolate truffles in bowl

I hope these gingerbread, caramel and white chocolate truffles bring a smile to your face! My family and friends really enjoy them and hope yours do too!

If you try this recipe, leave a comment and/or rating and let me know how it goes or if you have any questions along the way!

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the most decadent gingerbread caramel & white chocolate truffles {low-sugar}

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Recipe by Karen Lachman Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

18

truffles
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 
Calories

137

kcal
Chill time

3 hours

These gingerbread, caramel & white chocolate truffles are deliciously decadent! The inside is a rich, creamy ganache filled with gingerbread spices. Then it’s dipped in white chocolate and topped with drizzle caramel and candied ginger crumbs. Every bite of this lusciousness is a treat!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup milk of choice*

  • 1.5 tsp. ground ginger

  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon

  • 10 whole cloves or 1/4 tsp. ground cloves

  • 1 tbsp. molasses

  • 14 ounces + 6 ounces of Lily’s White Chocolate Baking chips*

  • .5 ounces cocoa butter, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces or less*

  • 1/4 cup caramel sauce to top truffles (optional)

  • 2 tbsp. candied ginger to top truffles (optional)

  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil (optional)

Directions

  • In a pot, add milk, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and molasses. Whisk and bring to a boil. Take the pot off the heat, top with a lid and steep for 1 hour.
  • Add 14 oz. of white chocolate in large metal bowl set over saucepan of simmering water; stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water. Strain cream mixture into white chocolate; stir to blend. Chill filling until firm, at least 2 hours.
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  • Line baking sheet with parchment. Using a cookie scoop or 1-inch melon baller, scoop filling and roll between palms to form balls. Place on parchment. Freeze truffles until solid (about 2 hours). Note, see tips in post for rolling suggestions.
  • Line another sheet with parchment. Place chopped cocoa butter and 6 oz. white chocolate chips in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water; stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. Turn off the heat but keep the bowl over the water. Using a fork, lift out the truffle and tap the fork against the side of the bowl so excess coating drips off. Using knife or toothpick, slide truffle off the fork and onto prepared sheet. Repeat with remaining truffles. If melted white chocolate is too thick and challenging to dip, add a tablespoon of coconut oil to thin it out. Stir until it’s melted and resume dipping.

    Note: if you’re topping with candied ginger but no caramel, place a pinch of finely chopped ginger on the truffle while chocolate is still wet. If you’re going to use caramel, wait until all truffles have been dipped, then add caramel and top with ginger.
  • Store truffles in fridge.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts based on almond milk and do not include caramel or candied ginger.
  • Check. outpost for dipping and rolling tips!

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Nutrition Facts

18 servings per container

Serving Size1 truffles


  • Amount Per ServingCalories137
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 9.9g 16%
    • Total Carbohydrate 21.5g 8%
      • Dietary Fiber 6.9g 28%
      • Sugars 3.1g
    • Protein .1g 1%

      * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

      December 15, 2020 · 4 Comments

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      1. Kb says

        December 18, 2020 at 8:53 am

        These were fantastic! Couldn’t believe they were low sugar!

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        • Karen says

          December 19, 2020 at 5:56 am

          So glad you liked them!!!

          Reply
      2. GRETCHEN PUENTES says

        December 16, 2020 at 1:12 pm

        Ok, Karen, you’ve done it again!!! These sound delectable!!

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        • Karen says

          December 17, 2020 at 5:12 am

          Thank you!!! They are:-)

          Reply

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