Description
Delightfully festive Blue Christmas Truffles made with creamy white chocolate and a splash of vibrant blue curacao, coated in sparkling sanding sugar. These bite-sized treats are perfect for holiday parties or gifting during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Mixture
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons blue curacao
Coating
- 1/2 cup sanding sugar
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate and Cream: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 2 cups of white chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of heavy cream. Heat the mixture in the microwave at 30-second intervals on medium power, stirring after each interval, until smooth and creamy.
- Add Blue Curacao: Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, stir in 2 tablespoons of blue curacao until fully incorporated.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 2 hours to firm up the mixture for rolling.
- Prep for Rolling: After chilling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour 1/2 cup of sanding sugar into a shallow bowl.
- Form the Truffles: Scoop out heaping teaspoons of the chilled mixture, roll into balls, and coat each one in the sanding sugar.
- Set the Truffles: Place the sugar-coated truffles on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour to allow them to set.
- Store: Keep the Blue Christmas Truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute blue curacao with blue food coloring or blue raspberry extract.
- Use gloves or a small scoop to roll truffles to keep hands clean.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To soften hardened truffles, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
