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I created these Blue Christmas Truffles when I wanted something special for my holiday dessert table. The white chocolate base turns a magical blue with a splash of Curacao giving them a citrus twist. Once they're rolled in sparkly sugar they look just like frost covered ornaments.
What You Need
My secret is splurging on good white chocolate it makes such a difference. You'll want heavy cream for that silky texture Blue Curacao for color and flavor and sparkly sanding sugar to make them shimmer. Go for pearl sugar if you can find it it looks stunning.
Kitchen Time
Start by warming your chocolate and cream together in short bursts. Once it's silky smooth stir in that Blue Curacao. Pop it in the fridge to firm up about 2 hours. Then comes the fun part rolling them into little balls and coating them in sugar. One more quick chill and they're ready to wow everyone.
My Best Tips
Trust me on the good chocolate it's worth every penny. Keep your hands cool and clean while rolling saves so much mess. Let them chill properly before shaping or you'll have blue fingers. Sometimes I roll them in coconut or crushed nuts for variety.
Keep Them Fresh
These beauties stay perfect in the fridge for a week tucked in an airtight container. Want to make them way ahead? Pop them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just let them sit for a few minutes before serving.
Perfect Pairings
I love serving these with after dinner coffee or hot cocoa. They've become my go to holiday gift wrapped up in pretty boxes they always bring smiles.
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Make Them Your Own
No alcohol? No problem. Use extra cream and some orange extract instead. Play with different sugar colors gold looks amazing for New Year's. A tiny sprinkle of sea salt on top takes them to another level.
Watch Out For
Skip the bargain chocolate it'll only cause heartache. Give them proper chilling time rushing makes everything harder. Don't use regular sugar for coating it just disappears into the chocolate.
Quick Answers
Make these ahead they're perfect for busy holiday times. Feel free to try dark or milk chocolate if white isn't your thing. Keep your hands cool while rolling or dust them with powdered sugar.
Gifting These Beauties
These little blue gems make the sweetest gifts. I line pretty boxes with parchment paper tuck them inside and tie with silver ribbon. Sometimes I include the recipe or pair them with a mini bottle of Blue Curacao for extra special friends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → How long do these truffles last?
- Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. The alcohol content helps preserve them.
- → Can I make these non-alcoholic?
- Replace blue curacao with blue food coloring and orange extract for a non-alcoholic version. Adjust amounts to taste.
- → Why won't my chocolate melt smoothly?
- Microwave at half power in short bursts to prevent scorching. Stir between each interval for even melting.
- → Can I freeze these truffles?
- Store in freezer for up to 3 months in airtight container. Thaw in fridge before serving.
- → What if the mixture is too soft to roll?
- Chill longer if mixture is too soft. If still too soft, add more melted white chocolate to firm up.