Ingredients
- Cream cheese, softened: 8 ounces
- Powdered sugar: 2 cups
- White chocolate chips: 12 ounces
- Blue food coloring: 10-15 drops, or to desired color
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Shortening: 1 teaspoon
- Crushed vanilla wafers: 1 cup
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Step 2: Stir in the vanilla extract and gradually add the blue food coloring until the desired shade of blue is achieved.
- Step 3: Melt the white chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and completely melted.
- Step 4: Add the melted white chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to handle.
- Step 5: Roll the chilled mixture into 1-inch balls and then roll each ball in the crushed vanilla wafers to coat.
- Step 6: Place the coated truffles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow them to firm up.
Notes
- Store the truffles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week to maintain their shape and freshness.
- These truffles are best served chilled, so no reheating is necessary!
- Arrange the Blue Christmas Truffles on a festive platter with a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant holiday presentation.
- For easier rolling, lightly grease your hands with shortening to prevent the truffle mixture from sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American