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Blue Christmas Truffles

Blue Christmas Truffles
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Blue Christmas Truffles are festive, elegant confections featuring a vibrant blue coating, rich chocolate ganache center, and a hint of holiday spices. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, these truffles combine simple ingredients to create a rich, melt-in-your-mouth treat that adds cheerful color and gourmet flavor to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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Ganache Base

  • 200g high-quality dark or semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 100ml heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Flavorings

  • 1 tsp peppermint extract or ½ tsp festive spices (such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice)

Coating and Decoration

  • Blue food coloring or edible blue dust (amount as needed for coating)
  • Coarse sugar or festive sprinkles (optional, for extra sparkle)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ganache: Finely chop the chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Warm the heavy cream until just about to boil, then pour it over the chocolate. Let sit for 1 minute, then gently stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in the butter and your chosen flavorings until fully incorporated.
  2. Chill the Mixture: Cover the ganache with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm enough to scoop but still soft enough to shape.
  3. Shape the Truffles: Using a small spoon or melon baller, scoop small portions of ganache and quickly roll between your palms to form balls. Work swiftly to prevent melting from hand warmth.
  4. Coat the Truffles in Blue: Dip each truffle into melted chocolate colored with blue food dye or roll them in edible blue powder for an even finish. Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sugar or festive sprinkles while coating is still wet.
  5. Set and Serve: Place truffles on parchment paper and refrigerate until the coating hardens, about 30 minutes. Serve chilled or package for gifting.

Notes

  • Use high-quality chocolate to ensure deep, rich flavor.
  • Chill your hands slightly to prevent melting when shaping truffles.
  • Do not skip chilling the ganache as it makes shaping easier.
  • Experiment with coatings such as cocoa powder, crushed candy canes, or sanding sugar for variety.
  • Store truffles refrigerated to maintain freshness and appearance.

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Keywords: Blue Christmas Truffles, holiday dessert, festive chocolates, peppermint truffles, spicy ganache, holiday treats, chocolate truffles

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