Description
Festive Blue Christmas Truffles deliver a whimsical twist on classic chocolate confections, blending rich cocoa with elegant blue hues. Delicate ganache and sparkling sugar create a luxurious holiday treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
- ½ cup (100 g) blue or white sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- Snowflake-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Chocolate Preparation: Melt white chocolate in microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst until completely smooth. Cool slightly while maintaining liquid consistency.
- Mixture Creation: Whip cream cheese until smooth, then blend in melted white chocolate, vanilla extract, and blue gel food coloring. Mix thoroughly to achieve uniform azure color throughout the mixture.
- Chilling Phase: Wrap mixture with plastic film and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm enough to shape into truffles. The mixture should develop a moldable texture.
- Truffle Forming: Using a cookie scoop, portion chilled mixture and roll between palms to create uniform one-inch spheres. Arrange truffles on parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Decorative Coating: Gently roll each truffle in blue or white sprinkles, pressing lightly to ensure decoration adheres. Optional: Enhance with edible glitter or snowflake-shaped decorative elements for added visual appeal.
- Final Chilling: Return decorated truffles to refrigerator for 30 minutes to set completely. Transfer to serving platter and store in cold environment until ready to serve or enjoy.
Notes
Prevent Chocolate Seizing: Melt white chocolate slowly and carefully to avoid burning or clumping, using short microwave intervals and constant stirring.
Color Consistency Technique: Mix blue food gel gradually and stir thoroughly to create an even, vibrant blue color without streaks or uneven patches.
Chill for Perfect Texture: Refrigerate mixture for exact recommended time to achieve ideal firmness for effortless shaping without cracking or falling apart.
Handling Precision: Use light, gentle hand movements when rolling truffles to maintain smooth, round shape and prevent mixture from warming up too quickly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg