Description

These Blue Christmas Truffles are a festive and elegant no-bake treat perfect for the holiday season. Made with creamy white chocolate, rich heavy cream, and a splash of blue curacao for a vibrant twist, these truffles are coated in sparkling blue sanding sugar to resemble glistening winter snowballs. Easy to prepare and delightfully indulgent, they make an impressive addition to any holiday dessert spread or gift box.

Ingredients

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Truffle Base

2 cups white chocolate chips (use a good quality brand for best texture)
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp blue curacao (or substitute orange juice concentrate for a non-alcoholic version)

Coating

1/2 cup blue sanding sugar (or white for a snowball effect)

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Instructions

Combine Chocolate and Cream: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth, approximately 2 to 3 minutes total.
Add Blue Curacao: Stir in the blue curacao thoroughly until fully incorporated. The mixture should be creamy with a subtle blue tint.
Refrigerate the Mixture: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop and handle.
Form and Coat Truffles: Line a tray with parchment paper and pour the blue sanding sugar into a shallow bowl. Using a spoon, scoop heaping teaspoons of the chilled mixture and roll each portion into a ball between your hands. Immediately roll each truffle in the sanding sugar to coat evenly.
Set the Truffles: Arrange the coated truffles on the lined tray. Chill in the refrigerator for an additional hour to let them set firmly before serving.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the blue curacao with orange juice concentrate.
Use high-quality white chocolate for the best texture and flavor.
To make handling easier, slightly wet your hands with cold water when rolling the truffles.
Store truffles in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
For added flavor, consider adding a drop of vanilla extract or a pinch of sea salt to the mixture before chilling.