Tis’ the season of gifting, and if you’re anything like me, you’re really trying to avoid buying novelty bits that’ll end up in landfill come January. One of the nicest ways to add a thoughtful touch without blowing the budget is to make something homemade. It’s kinder, cheaper, and (let’s be honest) a whole lot tastier to receive.
Truffles are hands-down one of my go-to edible gifts – especially no-bake ones when the December calendar is already looking utterly terrifying. These white chocolate and Biscoff truffles are also the perfect sweet canapé for a Christmas ‘drinks & nibbles’ gathering – little, luxurious, and so so delicious.
If you haven’t made truffles using mascarpone before, you’re in for a treat. It gives them a dreamy, melt-in-the-mouth texture without needing cream, butter, or a hob-top recipe. It complements the spice of the Biscoff biscuits so well!
Read on for the full recipe!
Method
Follow these steps to make our 3-Ingredient White Chocolate Biscoff Truffles
Place your Biscoff biscuits into a large zip-lock bag and bash with a rolling pin until you have a fine, sand-like crumb and no large chunks remaining. If you have a food processor large enough, a few quick pulses will do the trick too. Set aside a small bowl of biscoff crumbs for decorating later.
Transfer the crushed biscuits into a large mixing bowl and add the mascarpone. Mix together until you have a soft, smooth, but slightly sticky mixture. The texture should be thick enough to roll but soft enough to hold together easily.
Using a teaspoon or melon baller for consistency, scoop portions of the mixture and roll gently between the palms of your hands to form bite-sized truffles. Place them on a lined tray and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes (or 10 minutes in the freezer!) to firm up.
Over a bain marie, or on a low setting in the microwave, melt the white chocolate until runny. Use a skewer or a cake pop stick to pierce each chilled ball and dip into the chocolate. Lift and let the excess drip off before returning to the lined tray.
Using the reserved crushed biscuits we set aside earlier, sprinkle these over the top of your coated truffles. Or, if you’re hosting during the festive season, or just want to be a little bit extra, you could absolutely add a lil sprinkle of edible glitter on top too! Once decorated, leave to set in the fridge until the chocolate has set.
Then, dig in – but try not to scoff them all at once! They’ll keep brilliantly in the fridge for up to a week, making them the perfect make-ahead party nibble or gift for a loved one.
How To Gift Your White Chocolate Biscoff Truffles
Because homemade gifts are a little more cost-effective to give, I always like to go the extra mile with packaging them to make the gift feel extra special and luxurious.
Here’s how to make them look party-present-worthy with minimal faff:
- Pop a handful or two of chilled, fully-set truffles into a cellophane or treat bag
- Seal shut with a festive ribbon – velvet, satin, or curling ribbon all look gorgeous
- Add a gift tag with storage instructions (“Keep refrigerated once opened”) and a use-by date (1 week from making)
You could also use a bag of the white chocolate Biscoff truffles as part of a larger hamper with other homemade nibbles (think festive nuts, chocolate nests, or chutneys), and of course, a bottle of wine!
These keep fine out of the fridge for up to 24 hours if you’re gifting in person but definitely nudge your recipient to refrigerate them again once opened so they stay safe to eat.
What Can You Use Instead Of Biscoff Biscuits?
The best thing about truffles, is that you can basically use the same ratios in this recipe with any other type of biscuit and chocolate! Here are a few combinations I have on my list to try soon:
- Jammy Dodgers with white chocolate
- Custard Creams with golden/Caramac chocolate
- Oreos with dark chocolate
- Ginger Nuts with white chocolate
- Bourbons with milk chocolate
- Shortbread with dark chocolate
- Chocolate Digestives with milk chocolate
- Party Rings with white chocolate
How Long Do White Chocolate Biscoff Truffles Keep For?
These Biscoff white chocolate truffles are perfect for make-ahead gifting or a party treat. Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, and they’ll stay beautifully creamy and firm.
If you want to make them even further in advance, you can freeze the truffles – the best way to do this is by rolling the balls, as shown in step 3, but stopping before you dip them in chocolate. Then, once you’re ready to serve, dip straight from the freezer into your melted white chocolate, decorate, and leave to set.
Edible Gift Ideas From Savery Grazing
These truffles are super simple, utterly delicious, and feel really special – I guarantee they’ll become part of your sweet treat roster in no time at all! If you’re looking for more easy canape ideas, or edible gifts that you can make this Christmas, check out the rest of the Savery Grazing blog. From Festive Roasted Nuts, to White Chocolate Easter Nests, to Tomato & Nigella Seed Chutney, and more, we have plenty of recipes that you’ll love!