Description
These Sparkling Blue Christmas Truffles are a festive and elegant treat made with creamy white chocolate and cream cheese, beautifully tinted with blue gel food coloring. Decorated with blue or white sprinkles, edible glitter, and snowflake-shaped sprinkles, these delightful no-bake truffles are perfect for holiday celebrations and impressing guests with their winter-themed charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Truffle Base
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Blue gel food coloring (amount as needed for vibrant color)
Decorations
- ½ cup (100 g) blue or white sprinkles
- Edible glitter (optional, for sparkle)
- Snowflake-shaped sprinkles (optional, for festive decoration)
Instructions
- Chocolate Transformation: Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in short bursts, stirring intermittently until the chocolate achieves a glossy, smooth, pourable liquid. Allow it to cool slightly but keep it fluid for mixing.
- Mixture Preparation: In a mixing bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until silky and smooth. Gradually incorporate the molten white chocolate, vanilla extract, and blue gel food coloring, blending thoroughly until the mixture is a consistent and vibrant azure color.
- Chilling Process: Wrap the blue chocolate-cream cheese mixture tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until it becomes firm enough to shape into truffles.
- Truffle Formation: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the chilled mixture and roll each portion between your palms to form delicate one-inch spheres. Place the formed truffles gently on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Decorative Embellishment: Roll the truffles lightly in blue or white sprinkles to coat them evenly. For extra festive flair, optionally accent some truffles with edible glitter and snowflake-shaped sprinkles for an elegant winter touch.
- Final Setting: Return the decorated truffles to the refrigerator for an additional 30 minutes to firm up completely. Keep the truffles chilled until ready to serve to maintain their shape and fresh flavor.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for best taste and texture.
- The amount of blue gel food coloring can be adjusted to achieve your desired shade.
- If you don’t have blue sprinkles, white sprinkles provide a snowy, festive look.
- Store truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness.
- Allow truffles to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best flavor and texture.
