Festive Blue Christmas Truffles Recipe for Holiday Magic
Crafting these delightful blue christmas truffles brings pure magic to holiday dessert tables.
Sweet memories of winter celebrations dance through each chocolate-coated bite.
Rich cocoa mingles with festive blue hues, creating a stunning confection that looks almost too beautiful to eat.
Surprise guests with these elegant treats that sparkle like frosty midnight gems.
Winter entertaining demands something special, and these truffles deliver unexpected charm.
Chocolate lovers will adore the elegant simplicity of this decadent recipe.
One taste, and you’ll fall in love with these showstopping blue christmas truffles.
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Step 1: Melt White Chocolate
Place white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short 30-second bursts, stirring between each interval until chocolate becomes silky smooth. Allow chocolate to cool slightly while remaining liquid.
Step 2: Create Creamy Base
Grab a large mixing bowl and whip cream cheese until completely smooth. Gradually blend in melted white chocolate and vanilla extract. Add blue gel food coloring and mix thoroughly until color spreads evenly throughout mixture.
Step 3: Chill Mixture
Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Transfer to refrigerator and let mixture rest for 2-3 hours. Ensure mixture becomes firm enough to shape into round balls.
Step 4: Form Truffle Balls
Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion mixture. Roll portions between palms to create perfect 1-inch spheres. Arrange truffles on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 5: Decorate Truffles
Prepare decorative coating:Gently roll each truffle in chosen decoration, pressing lightly to help sprinkles stick.
Step 6: Final Chill and Serve
Return decorated truffles to refrigerator. Allow 30 minutes for complete setting. Keep chilled until ready to serve and enjoy your festive treat.
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Blue Christmas Truffles Recipe
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
Description
Delightful Blue Christmas Truffles bring festive cheer with midnight blue chocolate ganache and sparkling sugar coating. Winter celebrations shine brighter with these elegant confections that melt smoothly and enchant your holiday guests.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate chips
Flavoring and Coloring:
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring
Coating and Decoration:
- ½ cup (100 grams) blue or white sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- Snowflake-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Carefully melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe vessel, using 30-second bursts and stirring between intervals until silky and completely liquefied. Allow chocolate to cool momentarily while maintaining a pourable consistency.
- Whip cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until velvety and uniform. Gradually incorporate melted white chocolate and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly. Introduce blue gel food coloring, stirring meticulously to achieve an even azure hue throughout the mixture.
- Shield the mixture with transparent film and nestle in refrigerator for 2-3 hours. The concoction should transform into a firm, malleable texture suitable for shaping.
- Utilize a compact cookie scoop to portion the chilled mixture. Gently roll portions between palms, creating uniform spherical truffles approximately one inch in diameter. Position each truffle on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Embellish each truffle by delicately rolling in blue or white sprinkles, applying gentle pressure to ensure adherence. For additional whimsical flair, scatter edible glitter or miniature snowflake-shaped decorations across the surface.
- Return truffles to refrigerator for an additional 30-minute setting period. Once fully chilled, transfer to a serving platter. Maintain truffles in cold storage until moments before presenting or consuming.
Notes
- Choose high-quality white chocolate for a smoother, richer flavor that melts more evenly.
- Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to prevent the truffle mixture from becoming too runny or losing its creamy texture.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to blend seamlessly with melted chocolate, creating a silky-smooth consistency.
- Keep hands slightly damp when rolling truffles to prevent the mixture from sticking and help create more uniform shapes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Daves Miller
Contributing Chef & Culinary Educator
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Sullivan University, Louisville, Kentucky
White Mountains Community College, Berlin, New Hampshire
Daves is the friendly face guiding you through flavorful, fuss-free recipes at Picture Perfect Meals.
He studied culinary arts at Sullivan University and embraced Baking and Pastry Arts at White Mountains Community College. Daves specializes in comforting meals with vibrant flavors, highlighting fresh, seasonal ingredients.