RECIPE

Mint Chocolate Truffles with Aero® Peppermint

Name: Mint Chocolate Truffles with Aero® Peppermint
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: A heat-proof bowl; A container with a lid; Plastic wrap; 180g Aero® Peppermint.. chopped; 80ml whipping cream; 15g buttery baking spread; 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for rolling)

Simple, fun and always impressive, discover our Aero® Peppermint truffles.

29 December, 2025

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Bite into big, bold and bubbly mint flavour with our mint chocolate truffles. Featuring rich, rolled Aero® Peppermint ganache and a light dusting of cocoa power, these bite-sized gems could become your new go-to after-dinner treat! They’re easy to make, simple to master and endlessly versatile – whether you're hosting Christmas dinner this year or want to gift them to someone special to share at home.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Mint chocolate truffles look impressive, ooze class and yet (whisper it) are one of the easiest things to make! Each one is a blend of rich Aero® chocolate with pops of minty freshness.

For another quick and easy no-bake minty treat, try our Aero® Peppermint Crispies.

Mint Chocolate Truffles Variations and Add-Ins

Our mint chocolate truffles are quick, easy and versatile when it comes to playing with flavours and textures. We’ve gone for a classic cocoa powder coating, but for a white chocolate drizzle, simply melt 50g Milkybar® and drizzle it over the truffles. For a nutty coating, roll the truffles in finely chopped nuts to coat. To hide a nut in the centre, roll the truffle around a macadamia nut or for an island twist, roll them in desiccated coconut. To boost the peppermint flavour, add half a teaspoon of natural peppermint extract to the melted mixture.

Fancy something with a little more bite to it? Try our fudgy Aero® Peppermint Brownies.

How to Package and Gift Your Truffles

Show a friend, family member or that special someone just how much you care with a bespoke truffle gift. Go the surprise route with a ribbon-wrapped gift box or put the truffles on full display with a retro mason jar. Attach a handwritten note with a sweet message like, ‘You make my heart do a little truffle shuffle.’ For more tasty treats and great gift ideas, explore our collection of Mint Chocolate Recipes.

Storage Instructions

Truffles are made of rolled chocolate ganache and our recipe contains fresh cream, so store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, or in the freezer for up to one month. Be careful not to stack them on top of each other so they don't stick together! To defrost, simply leave it in the fridge overnight.

Looking for another fridge treat? Try our Mint Aero® Rocky Road.

You will need

A heat-proof bowl
A container with a lid
Plastic wrap

Ingredients

180g Aero® Peppermint, chopped
80ml whipping cream
15g buttery baking spread
2 tbsp cocoa powder (for rolling)

Each truffle (1/20) typically contains:

Energy 290kJ 70Kcal 3%
Fat 4.9g 7%
Saturates 2.8g 14%
Sugars 5.4g 6%
Salt 0.03g 1%

of an adult’s Reference Intake (RI)*
Energy per 100g: 2034kJ/489kcal

Method

Place chopped Aero® Peppermint pieces in a heatproof bowl.
In a small saucepan, heat the cream and butter until steaming but not boiling – if your cream is too hot, the chocolate could split.
Pour the warm cream mixture over the Aero® and leave it to stand for 2-3 minutes.
Stir gently until smooth and glossy.
Cover the bowl and pop it into the fridge for at least 3 hours to set.
Once the ganache is hard and set, use a teaspoon to scoop 20 equal portions and roll them into balls.
Roll the balls in the cocoa powder to coat.

Top Tips

If your ganache is feeling a little sticky after portioning it out, pop the tray into the fridge for 20 minutes. This will dry the surface of the ganache out, making it easier to coat. Another great tip is to chill the tray you intend to work on before you start!