Description
Grinch Christmas truffles bring festive cheer with their green-hued chocolate and whimsical design. Sweet orbs of white chocolate and matcha combine in a delightful holiday treat you’ll eagerly share with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 oz/225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (200 g) crushed vanilla wafer cookies (or graham crackers)
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 cups (340 g) green candy melts
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (optional, for a smoother coating)
- Red heart sprinkles (or use a red candy cut into heart shapes)
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whip cream cheese until velvety, gradually blending powdered sugar to create a uniform consistency. Incorporate crushed vanilla wafers and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to form a malleable dough.
- Shaping and Chilling: Roll the mixture into uniform spheres, placing them on a parchment-lined tray. Refrigerate to solidify and maintain structural integrity, ensuring compact truffle formation.
- Candy Melt Coating: Melt green candy melts in the microwave, stirring periodically to prevent burning. Add a splash of vegetable oil to achieve a smooth, fluid coating perfect for enrobing the truffles.
- Dipping and Decorating: Submerge each chilled truffle completely in the green coating, tapping gently to remove excess. Promptly place a bright red heart-shaped sprinkle on top while the coating remains wet, creating the iconic Grinch-inspired design.
- Finishing and Serving: Allow truffles to set at room temperature or accelerate the process by chilling. Once fully set, arrange on a festive platter or package in decorative holiday containers for a delightful seasonal treat.
Notes
- Chill Thoroughly: Refrigerate truffle mixture for at least 30 minutes before shaping to prevent sticky, difficult handling and ensure clean, defined spherical shapes.
- Melt Candy Carefully: Use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent burning, creating a smooth green coating that enhances visual appeal and texture.
- Control Coating Consistency: Add vegetable oil gradually to candy melts, creating a thin, glossy finish that smoothly covers truffles without clumping or becoming too thick.
- Decorate Quickly: Place heart sprinkles immediately after coating while candy melt remains wet, ensuring they adhere perfectly and create the signature Grinch-inspired design.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 19
- Calories: 128
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg