Description
Blue Christmas truffles dance with festive charm, blending rich chocolate and holiday spirit. Creamy ganache and elegant blue hues invite guests to savor a delightful seasonal treat that makes celebrations sparkle.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
Flavoring and Coloring:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
Coating and Decorations:
- ½ cup (100 grams) blue or white sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- Snowflake-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Transform white chocolate into a silky, molten pool by microwaving in brief bursts, stirring periodically until achieving a glossy, smooth consistency. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly while maintaining its pourable texture.
- Whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a velvety, lump-free surface. Gradually incorporate the liquefied white chocolate and aromatic vanilla extract. Introduce blue gel food coloring, gently blending until a uniform azure shade emerges.
- Encase the vibrant mixture with plastic wrap and nestle in the refrigerator’s cool embrace for 2-3 hours, enabling the confection to solidify into a rollable consistency.
- Utilize a compact cookie scoop or spoon to portion the chilled mixture. Delicately roll each portion between palms, forming petite spherical treasures approximately one inch in diameter. Arrange these delicate orbs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Embellish each truffle by tumbling them through a cascade of azure or pristine sprinkles, applying gentle pressure to ensure the decorative elements adhere. For an enchanting winter-inspired flourish, crown some truffles with ethereal edible glitter or miniature snowflake-shaped embellishments.
- Return the adorned truffles to the refrigerator’s sanctuary for an additional 30 minutes, allowing them to set completely. Preserve these elegant morsels in the chilled environment until the moment of indulgence arrives.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly to ensure the truffle mixture becomes firm and easy to handle, preventing sticky and messy rolling.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for a smoother, more luxurious texture that melts evenly and provides rich flavor.
- Consider using gel food coloring instead of liquid to maintain the perfect truffle consistency without adding extra moisture.
- Experiment with different decorative coatings like shredded coconut, crushed candy canes, or blue sanding sugar for unique festive variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 147
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg