Description
Celebrate the holidays with these festive Blue Christmas Truffles, featuring smooth white chocolate infused with vibrant blue curaçao and coated in sparkling sanding sugar. A perfect bite-sized treat that combines creamy texture with a hint of citrusy liqueur for an elegant holiday dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons blue curaçao
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 Curaçao: Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, stir in 2 tablespoons of blue curaçao until fully incorporated, giving the mixture a vibrant blue color and a citrusy flavor.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow the mixture to firm up enough to handle for rolling.
- Prep for Rolling: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour 1/2 cup of sanding sugar into a shallow bowl to coat the truffles.
- Form the Truffles: Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, scoop heaping teaspoons of the chilled mixture and quickly roll them between your palms to form smooth balls. Immediately roll each ball in the sanding sugar to coat evenly.
- Set the Truffles: Place the sugar-coated truffles on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate for an additional 1 hour to allow them to set properly.
- Store: Keep the Blue Christmas Truffles refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to serve, ensuring freshness for several days.
Notes
- Use good quality white chocolate chips for the creamiest texture.
- Chilling the mixture thoroughly is essential to make rolling easier.
- For non-alcoholic version, substitute blue curaçao with blue food coloring and a teaspoon of orange or lemon zest for flavor.
- These truffles are best served chilled but can be brought to room temperature before serving if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
