Blue Christmas Truffles
Blue Christmas Truffles are a festive delight that combine rich dark chocolate and refreshing mint, all beautifully adorned in a vibrant blue hue. These no-bake treats are incredibly easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With their creamy texture and eye-catching appearance, they are sure to impress friends and family alike. Indulge in these delightful bites this holiday season!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 truffles 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz dark chocolate (at least 60% cocoa)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp mint extract
- 1/2 tsp blue gel food coloring
- Cocoa powder or festive sprinkles (for coating)
Instructions
- Finely chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for two minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the mint extract and blue food coloring until well combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours until firm.
- Scoop out portions of ganache using a melon baller, roll into balls, and coat in cocoa powder or sprinkles.
- Place truffles on a parchment-lined tray and serve on a decorative plate or gift box.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg