Blue Christmas Truffles combine creamy white chocolate with the citrus-kissed warmth of blue curacao, creating an indulgent treat perfect for winter festivities. Each bite of these Blue Christmas Truffles is a melt-in-your-mouth moment of sweetness and sparkle.
With their icy blue hue and soft texture, these truffles are a festive standout on any dessert tray. The subtle citrus from the curacao adds an unexpected twist to the sweet richness of white chocolate.
Star Players Behind Blue Christmas Truffles
- White chocolate chips – Form the smooth, luxurious base of the ganache, offering sweet creaminess in every bite.
- Heavy cream – Adds richness and helps create a silky, truffle-worthy texture.
- Blue curacao – Infuses a pop of citrus and lends the truffles their signature blue tone and a slight boozy warmth.
- Sanding sugar – Coats each truffle for a shimmering, frosty finish that sparkles like holiday lights.
Creating Magic: How to Make Blue Christmas Truffles
Begin by melting white chocolate chips with cream until the mixture is velvety and smooth. Stir in the blue curacao to give your truffle base its vibrant hue and flavor.
Chill the ganache until firm, then scoop and roll into balls. Each truffle gets a quick roll in shimmering sanding sugar before being chilled again for that perfect, set texture.
Keep these beauties refrigerated until ready to serve. They’re soft, creamy, and decadently festive—just like the season demands.
Recipe Tips & Variations Worth Trying
For a deeper blue color, especially if your curacao is lighter, add a drop of blue gel food coloring before chilling the mixture. This keeps the hue rich and wintery.
If you’d like to skip alcohol, use blue raspberry syrup or blue food coloring with a dash of orange extract for a non-alcoholic version that mimics the flavor and color.
Want to play with texture? Mix crushed candy canes or finely chopped dried cranberries into the ganache before chilling for a crunchy or chewy surprise.
Keeping Your Truffles Merry & Bright
Blue Christmas Truffles should always be stored in the refrigerator to maintain their creamy texture and firm shape. Keep them in an airtight container to prevent moisture from dulling the sugar coating.
If you plan to make them ahead, they can be frozen for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge overnight, and roll them in fresh sanding sugar just before serving for that signature sparkle.
Blue Christmas Truffles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons blue curacao
- 1/2 cup sanding sugar
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Place the white chocolate chips and heavy cream into a bowl safe for microwave use. Heat in intervals of 30 seconds at medium power, stirring thoroughly after each burst, until the mixture becomes silky and homogenous.
- Incorporate the blue curacao into the smooth ganache, stirring until fully blended.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for two hours to allow it to firm.
- After chilling, prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Transfer the sanding sugar to a shallow dish.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop heaping portions of the ganache and shape them into balls by rolling between your palms.
- Coat each truffle evenly by rolling it in the sanding sugar, then place them on the prepared tray.
- Once all truffles are formed, refrigerate the tray for an additional hour to ensure proper setting.
- Store truffles in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
