Description
Indulge in festive cheer with these Blue Christmas Truffles, featuring creamy white chocolate infused with vibrant blue Curacao and coated with sparkling sanding sugar. Perfect for holiday celebrations, these truffles offer a delightful balance of sweetness and a hint of citrus flavor in every bite.
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 thoroughly after each interval until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Blue Curacao: Once the chocolate mixture is fully melted and smooth, stir in 2 tablespoons of blue Curacao until the color and flavor are evenly incorporated into the mixture.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the mixture to firm up, making it easier to roll into truffle shapes.
- Prep for Rolling: After chilling, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour 1/2 cup of sanding sugar into a shallow bowl to use for coating the truffles.
- Form the Truffles: Scoop out heaping teaspoons of the chilled chocolate mixture. Using your hands, roll each scoop into a smooth ball and then carefully coat each ball in the sanding sugar, ensuring an even sparkle on all sides.
- Set the Truffles: Place the sugar-coated truffles on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for an additional hour to let the truffles set firmly before serving.
- Store: Keep the Blue Christmas Truffles refrigerated until ready to serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge to maintain freshness and texture.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute blue Curacao with blue food coloring and a few drops of orange extract.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and to prevent sticking.
- Ensure white chocolate is fully melted to avoid grainy texture in truffles.
- Handle the chilled mixture quickly when forming truffles to avoid melting.
- Refrigerate truffles well before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
