No-Bake Lebkuchen Truffle Recipe 🍫

So you got extra German holiday cookies 🍪, and you don’t want them to go to waste? 🚯

Check out this easy no-bake required recipe for Lebkuchentrüffel 🍬 (fancy German word for ya), not only does it elevate your truffle game, it evolves the traditional gingerbread cookie into a fancy chocolate dessert. Ready in 30 minutes and a personal favorite way to use leftover Lebkuchen Schmidt

Perfect for entertaining, gifting or simply because feel like it. 

Besides, traditional German Lebkuchen 🇩🇪 is softer and aromatic than regular gingerbread - it contains flavor profiles of cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, citrus peel, and honey. All the work is practically done for ya!

A Sustainable Way to Use Holiday Cookies

At europeandeli.com, we believe traditional foods should be enjoyed fully.🤍 Morphing leftover Lebkuchen into truffles reduces waste while creating something entirely new, tasty and elegant.

It’s a simple way to extend the season and bring European baking traditions into your home all year-round - why wait 'til the Christmas Season? It’s the ultimate leftover Christmas cookie ✨ upgrade✨


Flavor Variations

Want to elevate them further?

  • Add a splash of rum instead of orange liqueur/spezi cola
  • Mix in finely chopped candied citrus
  • Use milk chocolate for a sweeter finish
  • Roll in cocoa powder for a classic European look

Serving☕️ Ideas💡

These truffles pair beautifully with:

  • Espresso 
  • Dessert wine 🍷
  • Mulled wine 
  • After-dinner cocktails 🍹

They also make an excellent addition to holiday 🎄 dessert boards or corporate gift boxes 🎁

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