Blue Christmas Truffles
Blue Christmas Truffles are creamy no-bake white chocolate truffles tinted bright blue and rolled in sparkling sanding sugar for a wintery holiday treat.
Pin Share Print Servings: 36 truffles
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- 1 Microwave-safe bowl (For melting white chocolate)
- 1 Rubber spatula (For mixing smooth)
- 1 Small Cookie Scoop (Helps make uniform balls)
- 2 Shallow bowls (For rolling sugars)
- 1 Baking Sheet (Lined with parchment)
- 1 Parchment paper (Prevents sticking)
- 1 Airtight container (Storage)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese - softened (1 package)
- 3 cups white chocolate chips - or chopped white chocolate
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon blue gel food coloring - start small, add more to desired shade
- 1 ½ cups blue sparkling sanding sugar - coating
- ½ cup white sparkling sugar - optional “snow” effect
- blue sanding sugar - as needed for serving platter
Optional Add-ins
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies - mix into coating
- silver edible glitter - as desired
Instructions
- Combine white chocolate chips and butter; microwave in short bursts, stir until smooth
- Stir in softened cream cheese until fully combined
- Mix in vanilla extract and salt
- Add blue gel coloring gradually until desired shade
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours until firm enough to scoop
- Portion mixture and roll into balls
- Roll in blue/white sanding sugar; gently press to adhere
- Chill 30 minutes before serving
Notes
You can add peppermint extract or crushed peppermint candies for a festive twist. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1truffle | Calories: 150kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 18g (6%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 20mg (7%) | Sodium: 55mg (2%) | Potassium: 25mg (1%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Calcium: 20mg (2%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)