Keto Chocolate Ganache Gingerbread Truffles

The best keto truffles for the festive season! These EASY Low Carb Gingerbread Ganache Truffles are perfectly smooth on the inside, spiced delicately with cinnamon and ginger, and encased in a crisp sugar-free chocolate shell.

I couldn’t decide whether they’re best enjoyed with a hot chocolate, Prosecco or cup of tea… so I tested all 3 (oh the hardship I undergo for you guys LOL) and decided they’re an all round winner!

I used chopped 90% dark chocolate which is a great low-carb option. You could use 85% dark chocolate or sugar-free chocolate bar or chocolate chips.

If you like to make edible Christmas gifts, these are also perfect to give as a festive gift. Wrap in a cute little bag or mason jar and tie with brown twine and some eucalyptus or festive twigs for a thoughtful stylish homemade keto gift.

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Step-by-step

1. Add the heavy cream (or coconut cream), brown sugar substitute (such as golden Erythritol), vanilla, ground ginger and cinnamon to a pan.

2. Heat until hot but not boiling over. Add the first part of the chocolate (use 90% dark chocolate or sugar-free dark chocolate chips) and allow to melt for about 5 minutes. Do not mix or it may split.

   

3. Once the time is up stir with a spatula to combine. Do not over stir or you risk splitting the chocolate. Scrape into a container, cover in cling film and set in the fridge for 2 hours.

   

4. Once set, use small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to scoop balls (about 25 g/ 0.9 oz each). Roll into balls. If not coating in the chocolate shell then simply dust or roll in cinnamon & ginger mix or use raw cacao.

   

5. Otherwise, heat ³/₄ of the chocolate with the coconut oil over a pan of boiling water until melted. Stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add the remaining chocolate. Stir until it melts. (Option to pop back on the heat to reach 31 °C/ 88 °F if it’s not all melted.)

6. When the filling is chilled, skewer each keto truffle with a tooth pick and dunk or spoon over the chocolate. If the chocolate is too thin just let it stand at room temperature for a few minutes to cool and thicken slightly.

   

7. Place into half a cut apple or orange to set over a baking tray lined with parchment (see this recipe for photos on how to do this). This prevents you getting a rim on the truffle like you would if you put it on a baking tray.

8. Place in the fridge to set or leave at room temperature until the chocolate shell is hard. Remove the toothpick and enjoy. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

   

Recipe

Keto Chocolate Ganache Gingerbread Truffles

★★★★★4.7 (78 ratings)

These easy low-carb Gingerbread Ganache Truffles are perfectly smooth on the inside, spiced delicately with ...

Hands on

30m

Overall

2h

Servings

20

3.1 g

Net carbs

2.1 g

Protein

15.9 g

Fat

158

kcal

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Ingredients makes 20 truffles

• Truffles:
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream or coconut cream (240 ml/ 8 fl oz)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute such as golden Erythritol or Sukrin Gold (20 g/ 0.7 oz)
• ¹/₂ tsp sugar-free vanilla extract
• ³/₄ tbsp ground ginger
• ³/₄ tbsp ground cinnamon
• 250 g 90% dark chocolate or sugar-free dark chocolate chips (8.8 oz)
• Chocolate shell:
• 125 g 90% dark chocolate or sugar-free dark chocolate chips (4.4 oz)
• 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil (15 ml)
• Optional: sprinkling ground ginger, nutmeg or cinnamon

Instructions

1. Add the heavy cream (or coconut cream), brown sugar substitute (such as golden Erythritol), vanilla, ground ginger and cinnamon to a pan.

2. Heat until hot but not boiling over. Add the first part of the chocolate (use 90% dark chocolate or sugar-free dark chocolate chips) and allow to melt for about 5 minutes. Do not mix or it may split.

3. Once the time is up stir with a spatula to combine. Do not over stir or you risk splitting the chocolate. Scrape into a container, cover in cling film and set in the fridge for 2 hours.

4. Once set, use small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to scoop balls (about 25 g/ 0.9 oz each). Roll into balls. If not coating in the chocolate shell then simply dust or roll in cinnamon & ginger mix or use raw cacao.

5. Otherwise, heat ³/₄ of the chocolate with the coconut oil over a pan of boiling water until melted. Stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and add the remaining chocolate. Stir until it melts. (Option to pop back on the heat to reach 31 °C/ 88 °F if it’s not all melted.)

6. When the filling is chilled, skewer each keto truffle with a tooth pick and dunk or spoon over the chocolate. If the chocolate is too thin just let it stand at room temperature for a few minutes to cool and thicken slightly.

7. Place into half a cut apple or orange to set over a baking tray lined with parchment (see this recipe for photos on how to do this). This prevents you getting a rim on the truffle like you would if you put it on a baking tray.

8. Place in the fridge to set or leave at room temperature until the chocolate shell is hard. Remove the toothpick and enjoy. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition per serving, 1 truffle

Carbs 7%Protein 5%Fat 88% of calories

Net carbs

3.1 g

Total carbs

5.4 g

Fiber

1.4 g

Sugars

1.6 g

Protein

2.1 g

Fat

15.9 g

Saturated fat

9.1 g

Calories

158 kcal

Sodium

7 mg · 0.32% RDA

Magnesium

45 mg · 11.1% RDA

Potassium

147 mg · 7.33% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 1 truffle	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Cream, heavy whipping, pouring, full-fat (30-40% fat)	0.3 g	0.2 g	4.6 g	44
Sukrin Gold, brown sugar substitute	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	0
Vanilla Extract, homemade (KetoDiet blog)	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Ginger (ground, dried), spices	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	1
Cinnamon, spices	0.1 g	0 g	0 g	1
Extra dark chocolate, 90% cocoa (cacao)	1.7 g	1.3 g	7.1 g	71
Extra dark chocolate, 90% cocoa (cacao)	0.8 g	0.6 g	3.5 g	35
Coconut oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	0.7 g	6
Total	3.1 g	2.1 g	15.9 g	158

Serving size 1 truffle

• Gluten free
• Dairy free
• Egg free
• Nut free
• Nightshade free
• Pork free
• Avocado free
• Fish free
• Shellfish free
• Beef free
• Pescatarian
• Vegetarian
• Vegan