Description
White Chocolate Holiday Truffles are rich, creamy confections made from white chocolate ganache and adorned with festive toppings like dried cranberries, nuts, and holiday sprinkles—perfect for gifts, parties, or a seasonal indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 12 oz white chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries or cherries, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp toasted chopped nuts (pecans, pistachios, almonds)
- 2 tbsp holiday-themed sprinkles
- Sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream and butter over medium heat until just simmering.
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped white chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth and fully melted.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Cover and refrigerate the ganache for 1–2 hours, until firm enough to scoop.
- Using a small cookie scoop or melon baller, portion out the ganache and roll into 1-inch balls with your hands. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Press toppings like chopped cranberries, nuts, and sprinkles onto each truffle.
- Chill truffles again for 15–30 minutes to set. Serve cold or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Use high-quality white chocolate for smooth melting.
- Chilling hands or dusting with powdered sugar can help prevent sticking when rolling.
- Try rolling in shredded coconut for a snowy look.
- Add food-safe gel coloring to ganache for holiday hues.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer shelf life.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 truffle
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg