These Blue Christmas Truffles are a festive and elegant treat that bring a pop of color and a hint of citrusy flavor to your holiday table. Made with creamy white chocolate and a splash of Blue Curaçao, these truffles are not only delicious but also visually stunning, coated in sparkling blue sanding sugar for a wintry effect. Perfect for holiday parties, gift-giving, or simply indulging at home, these truffles are an easy and delightful addition to any festive spread.
Ingredients
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Blue Curaçao liqueur
- ½ cup blue sanding sugar (or any color of your choice for a festive touch)
Instructions
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat the chocolate in the microwave in 15-second bursts, stirring well between each interval, until it’s fully melted and smooth. Take care to avoid overheating, as this can cause the chocolate to burn.
- Add Blue Curaçao: Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, stir in the Blue Curaçao until well incorporated. The mixture will take on a light blue hue from the liqueur, adding a lovely color to the truffles.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1-2 hours, or until the mixture is firm enough to scoop and roll into balls.
- Form the Truffles: Once the mixture is firm, use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop portions of the mixture and roll them into 1-inch balls with your hands.
- Coat in Sanding Sugar: Pour the blue sanding sugar into a shallow dish. Roll each truffle in the sanding sugar, ensuring they’re completely coated for a sparkly, wintry effect.
- Chill Again: Place the finished truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for another 30 minutes to firm up before serving.
Conclusion:
These Blue Christmas Truffles are a stunning, delicious treat that combine the creamy richness of white chocolate with the light citrus notes of Blue Curaçao. Coated in sparkling blue sugar, they’re as beautiful as they are indulgent, making them the perfect festive dessert or gift. Simple to make yet elegant to present, these truffles will add a sweet, festive sparkle to your holiday season.