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Dazzling Blue Holiday Truffles

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These eye-catching treats blend white chocolate ganache with blue curacao for a zesty citrus kick and gorgeous blue color. They're finished with sparkly sugar for a fancy holiday look.

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Updated on Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:27:18 GMT
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I whipped up these Blue Christmas Truffles during a kitchen adventure last winter and now they're my go-to holiday treat. When smooth white chocolate meets the subtle tang of blue curacao, you get these dazzling blue gems that simply dissolve on your tongue. Guests always do a quick look back when they spot them – they're just that eye-catching.

Delightful Flavor Blend

What's really wonderful is the taste experience. You get the creamy sweetness of white chocolate first, then that gentle citrus kick from the blue curacao comes through. I love coating them in crystal sugar to make them look like tiny blue-tinted snowballs. And don't worry – there's barely any alcohol in them, so the whole family can dig in.

Key Components

  • White Chocolate: Go for quality here – the fancy stuff is worth it. I once tried using cheap white chips and ended up with rough, lumpy truffles that nobody wanted.
  • Cream: You'll need the heavy kind with all the fat left in. It gives these treats their velvety texture and helps everything stick together.
  • Blue Curacao: This brings both the blue color and that nice orange hint. Want to skip booze? Just add a bit more cream instead.
  • Sanding Sugar: This gives that lovely shimmer, but you can switch it up – try rolling them in cocoa or shredded toasted coconut too.

Easy Making Instructions

Mix Your Base
Combine the white chocolate and cream in a bowl, heat it in the microwave using 30-second bursts, stirring between until everything's perfectly smooth. Stir in the blue curacao, then let it sit in the fridge for a couple hours.
Shape Your Treats
Take small amounts and roll into balls, then coat them in sparkly sugar. Put them on parchment in neat rows and chill them again.
Keep Them Fresh
Store your blue gems in something sealed tight in the refrigerator. Take them out a little before serving – they taste way better when not ice cold.

Ingredient Wisdom

Great truffles come from great ingredients. You can't cut corners on the cream – it must be full fat. And please get actual white chocolate, not the fake stuff. That sparkly coating isn't just for looks – it adds a nice little crunch. Not into blue curacao? No problem! Swap it out, just keep the wet-to-dry balance the same.

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Serving Suggestions

These truffles stand out beautifully on a holiday tray surrounded by other sweet treats. They make fantastic gifts too – I pack them in cute boxes with tissue and everyone's always thrilled. Sometimes I play around with different coatings – a layer of coconut for a snowy effect or fun sprinkles for a more playful look.

Troubleshooting Tricks

After making so many batches, I've figured out what works. You can't cheap out on the chocolate. If your mixture gets too runny to shape, stick it in the freezer for a bit. Make sure your hands aren't sticky or wet when rolling or you'll create a mess. They'll stay fresh in an airtight container for days. Just don't serve them straight from the fridge – let them warm up a little and they'll feel much nicer in your mouth.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Why heat chocolate in intervals?

It stops burning and helps the chocolate melt perfectly smooth.

→ Can I make these without alcohol?

Simply swap in blue food coloring and orange extract for a booze-free version.

→ Why keep refrigerated?

White chocolate gets too soft when left out.

→ Can I use different sugar?

Any chunky decorating sugar will work for the outside.

→ Can I freeze these?

Better not to as they might feel weird after thawing.

White Chocolate Blue Bites

Fancy white chocolate bites with blue curacao flavor, coated in glittery sugar for a stunning holiday dessert.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
120 Minutes
Total Time
140 Minutes
By: Sophia

Category: Sweet Delights

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: North American

Yield: 24 Servings (24)

Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 2 cups white chocolate chips for melting.
02 2 tablespoons heavy cream for smoothness.
03 2 tablespoons blue curacao for flavor.
04 1/2 cup sanding sugar for coating.
05 Blue food coloring if needed for extra color.

Instructions

Step 01

Combine your white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a bowl safe for microwaving.

Step 02

Pop the mixture in the microwave at half power, going 30 seconds at a time, giving it a good stir after each round.

Step 03

Keep warming and mixing until your chocolate turns completely smooth with no lumps.

Step 04

Pour the blue curacao into your melted mix and stir well until it's all blended together.

Step 05

Wrap the bowl with plastic and stick it in the fridge for exactly 2 hours until it gets firm.

Step 06

Put parchment paper on your baking sheet so the truffles won't stick.

Step 07

Add your sanding sugar to a small, flat bowl where you'll roll your truffles.

Step 08

Take a big teaspoon of the cold mix and roll it between your hands to make a round ball.

Step 09

Roll each ball through the sugar until you can't see any chocolate showing.

Step 10

Put your sugar-covered truffles on the sheet you fixed up.

Step 11

Do the same thing with all your chocolate mix until it's gone.

Step 12

Stick the finished truffles back in the fridge for another hour to harden up.

Step 13

Keep your truffles in a sealed container in the fridge when you're done.

Step 14

If you want a stronger blue, add a tiny drop of food coloring to the mix.

Step 15

These taste and look best straight from the fridge.

Notes

  1. Eye-catching blue for parties.
  2. Does contain booze.
  3. Can be made days ahead.
  4. Must be kept cold.

Tools You'll Need

  • Bowl that works in the microwave.
  • Cookie sheet.
  • Wax paper.
  • Measuring tools.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains milk products from chocolate and cream.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 104
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • Protein: 1 g